Ventura County Waterworks District No. 17 (District) was formed on April 11, 1977, and serves approximately 2,169 people through 708 service connections. The District encompasses approximately 4,900 acres in Bell Canyon and the contiguous area to the north.
The Water and Sanitation Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water system. The Ventura County Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the District. All proposed policy changes are reviewed by the Citizen’s Advisory Committee prior to Board action. The Citizen’s Advisory Committee members are appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Meetings are held bimonthly at the Bell Canyon Property Owner’s Association Office, 30 Hackamore Lane, Bell Canyon. If you wish to participate, please call (805) 378-3005 for the specific date and time.
In 2010, the District supplied approximately 1,079 acre-feet of water for domestic, landscape irrigation, and fire protection needs. District water is imported from the State Water Project through Metropolitan Water District (MWD), Calleguas Municipal Water District (CMWD), and Ventura County Waterworks District No. 8 (City of Simi Valley). Water from the State Water Project originates in northern California. This water is captured in reservoirs north of Sacramento and released through the natural rivers and streams into the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The 444-mile long California Aqueduct then carries water from south of the delta to State Water Project contractors, including MWD. MWD treats the water at Jensen Treatment Plant located in Granada Hills. CMWD purchases water from MWD and purveys it to 26 water suppliers within Ventura County. Water supplied by CMWD is distributed to District customers through the City of Simi Valley.
