Water Utilities

Notice of Public Hearing

  In compliance with Article XIIID of the California State Constitution and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act, this Prop 218 notice is hereby given to all affected Oceanside property owners (including tenants) responsible for the payment of water rates, pass-through charges, wastewater rates and city waste service fee maximum increases.

 

The Water Utilities Department is responsible for purchasing water from the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and delivering it throughout the City for domestic, commercial, irrigation, and fire protection purposes. The City has a direct water filtration plant that treats up to 25 million gallons per day of water received from the SDCWA and a reverse osmosis plant that treats up 6 million gallons per day of local brackish groundwater from the Mission Basin. Reservoirs are maintained at levels to prevent any interruption of service to the public, and waterline repairs are made at all hours of the day or night.

 
 

The department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater collection and treatment facilities. This system includes over 450 miles of pipelines, two wastewater treatment plants, 34 sewer lift stations, and an industrial waste inspection program. The City’s sewage is presently treated at full secondary treatment level according to EPA standards.  The City has a goal of zero sewer spills.  The City also coordinates implementation of the Clean Water (storm water) program, recycling programs and implementation of the Waste Management contract. Our Water Conservation program educates the public on ways to save water.

 

 

Interested in Ways to Save Water?

Check out the City of Oceanside's Water Conservation page

Current Master, Management & Strategic Plans

2015 Oceanside Water Conservation Master Plan Update

2011 City of Oceanside Final Water Conservation Master Plan

2015 Oceanside Urban Water Management Plan

2011 Water Utilities Strategic Plan

Looking to Report a Water Main Break, Fire Hydrant Leak, or other Issue with City of Oceanside Water?

Would you like to report a Water Emergency such as a leaking Fire Hydrant or a Water Main break?  Whether it's during the day or after hours at night, ALL issues with City water can be reported by dialing (760) 435-3900 and selecting the option for "Reporting a Water Emergency" (Option 4 during the day, Option 1 after hours).  This phone number can also be found at the top of your City Utility Bill.  Our dedicated Customer Care team will route your concern to the appropriate party so that the necessary steps can be taken based on the severity of the issue.