Casitas Municipal Water District

Casitas Municipal Water District has been dedicated to providing safe, reliable water and recreational opportunities since 1952. Our mission focuses on environmentally and economically responsible water management, serving 60,000 - 70,000 residents across Western Ventura County and Santa Barbara County. We operate Lake Casitas, a 254,000-acre-foot reservoir, and maintain a 33-mile pipeline network to ensure consistent water distribution. Our history includes pivotal projects like the Casitas Dam, completed in 1958, and the 2017 acquisition of the Ojai Water System, expanding our service to 2,900 additional customers. We prioritize watershed preservation through initiatives like the Teague Watershed inspection program and adhere to federal and state standards for water quality.

Our recreational facilities, including Lake Casitas Recreation Area, attract over 750,000 visitors annually, offering camping, boating, and conservation education. We emphasize transparency through annual financial reports and public board meetings, ensuring accountability to our community. Our team combines decades of engineering expertise with a commitment to addressing drought challenges, such as implementing water conservation programs and drought response plans. We maintain infrastructure resilience through projects like the 2000 seismic retrofit of Casitas Dam and regular pipeline maintenance. Our customer-centric approach includes 24/7 emergency response for water-related issues and accessible billing and service options to meet diverse community needs.