Special Districts

Bard Resource Conservation District

Enabling Legislation
Public Resources Code Sections 9151-9491
Type of Special District
Resource Conservation
Bard Resource Conservation District
P.O. Box 776
Bard, CA 92222
Contact
Ronald Hill, General Manager
928-941-1016 / 760-572-0704
hbardonian@aol.com bardrcd@outlook.com
Service Area

Bard Valley

Services Provided

The district formulates policies for the conservation of soil and water.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Bard Water District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Section 34000-38501
Type of Special District
California Water
Bard Water District
1473 Ross Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Contact
Nicholas Bahr, General Manager
760-572-0704 / 760-356-0714
nbahr@bardwaterdistrict.com
Service Area

The district’s service area lies within the Bard Valley of southeastern California encompassing 14,676 acres.

Services Provided

The district provides Colorado River water for irrigation to the Yuma Project Reservation Division, comprised of Quechan Tribal and privately deeded lands within the Fort Yuma, Winterhaven, and Bard areas, which total 14,676 irrigable acres.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Bombay Beach CSD

Enabling Legislation
Government Code Sections 61000-61250
Type of Special District
Community Service
Bombay Beach CSD
9590 Avenue C
Niland, CA 92257
Contact
Candace Youngberg, Secretary/Clerk of the Board
442-230-1956
info.bbcsd@gmail.com
Service Area

The Bombay Beach/Hot Mineral Spa Community Area is 19,726 acres of private land.

Services Provided

The district provides: the collection or disposal of garbage or refuse matter; protection against fire; street lighting; public recreation by means of parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, or recreation buildings; and to acquire sites for, construct, and maintain library buildings, and to cooperate with other governmental agencies for library services.

The Coachella Valley Water District provides potable water and sewer services. The Imperial County Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency medical services. The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office North County Patrol Division provides law enforcement.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Cady Poe Colonia (CSA)

Enabling Legislation
Government Code Sections 25210-25217.4
Type of Special District
County Service Area
Cady Poe Colonia (CSA)
155 S. 11th St.
El Centro, CA 92243
Contact
John Gay, Public Works Director
442-265-1818
johngay@co.imperial.ca.us
Service Area

The district is an unincorporated community 1.5 miles east of the City of Brawley.

Services Provided

The district provides wastewater treatment.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Central Valley Cemetery District

Enabling Legislation
Health & Safety Code Sections 9000-9093
Type of Special District
Public Cemetery
Central Valley Cemetery District
201 E. Gillett Road
El Centro, CA 92243
Contact
Chuck Jernigan, Superintendent
760-352-1468
Chuck.jernigan@gmail.com
Service Area

The Imperial Valley

Services Provided

The district provides cemetery services, which include a wide selection of interment and cremation placement options for human remains. The district has three locations: Evergreen Cemetery in El Centro, Terrace Park Cemetery in Holtville, and Imperial Cemetery in Imperial.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Coachella Valley Water District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Section 33100-38501
Type of Special District
County Water
Coachella Valley Water District
P.O. Box 1058
Coachella, CA 92236
Contact
Jim Barrett, General Manager
760-398-2651
jbarrett@cvwd.org
Service Area

CVWD's service area covers approximately 1,000 square miles from the San Gorgonio Pass to the Salton Sea, mostly within the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, California. The boundaries also extend into small portions of Imperial and San Diego counties. Water service is provided to 113,000 homes and businesses. Agricultural drainage is provided to more than 37,000 acres of farmland. Sewer service is provided to 94,000 homes and businesses. Stormwater protection is provided for 590 square miles in the Coachella Valley. Recycled water and non-potable water are used to irrigate golf courses and other large landscapes. The district’s principal county is the county of Riverside.

Services Provided

The district provides wastewater services to Bombay Beach and potable water services to Bombay Beach & Salton City. The district’s principal county is the county of Riverside. The district delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes water conservation.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Gateway of The Americas (CSA)

Enabling Legislation
Government Code Sections 25210-25217.4
Type of Special District
County Service Area
Gateway of The Americas (CSA)
155 S. 11th St.
El Centro, CA 92243
Contact
John Gay, Public Works Director
442-265-1818
johngay@co.imperial.ca.us
Service Area

The district is a master planned industrial and commercial complex consisting of 1,775 acres.

Services Provided

The district provides potable water, wastewater, drainage, and landscaping/lighting services.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Heber Public Utility District

Enabling Legislation
Public Utility Code Sections 15501-18055
Type of Special District
Public Utility
Heber Public Utility District
1078 Dogwood Rd., Suite 103
Heber, CA 92249
Contact
Madeline Dessert Martinez, General Manager
760-482-2440
mdessert@heber.ca.gov
Service Area

The district's sphere of influence area is approximately 5,568 acres.

Services Provided

The district provides wastewater collection & treatment, potable water treatment & distribution, administrative services, solid waste disposal, and limited parks & recreation,

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Imperial Irrigation District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Sections 2050-29978
Type of Special District
Irrigation
Imperial Irrigation District
P.O. Box 937
Imperial, CA 92251
Contact
Jamie Asbury, General Manager
760-335-3640
jlasbury@IID.com
Service Area

IID covers an irrigation service area of 1,658 square miles and an energy service area of 6,897 square miles, which partially overlap. Not all of the communities in Imperial County are within the water service area and not all Riverside County communities are within the energy service area. Borrego Springs (in San Diego County) only receives incidental IID energy services. Raw Water services in the Imperial County are provided to (the City of Brawley, the City of Calexico, the City of Calipatria, the City of El Centro, Heber CDP, the City of Holtville, the City of Imperial, Niland CDP, Seeley CDP, and the City of Westmorland).

Services Provided

The district provides raw water services throughout the Imperial County. The district provides energy services to Imperial County, portions of Riverside County, and Borrego Springs for emergency purposes.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Imperial Valley Healthcare District

Enabling Legislation
Health and Safety Code Sections 32000-32499.95
Type of Special District
Hospital
Imperial Valley Healthcare District
601 Heber Avenue
Calexico, CA 92231
Contact
Tomas Virgen, Staff Support
760-970-6046
information@iv-hd.org
Service Area

The Imperial County

Services Provided

The district operates a hospital in the City of Brawley, an urgent care facility in the City of Calexico, and soon a hospital in the City of El Centro.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Niland County Sanitation District

Enabling Legislation
Health and Safety Code Sections 4700-4859
Type of Special District
County Sanitation
Niland County Sanitation District
155 S. 11th St.
El Centro, CA 92243
Contact
John Gay, Public Works Director
442-265-1818
johngay@co.imperial.ca.us
Service Area

Unincorporated community of Niland

Services Provided

The district provides wastewater services. Potable water is provided by the privately owned and operated Golden State Water Company.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Niland County Service Area #1

Enabling Legislation
Government Code Sections 25210-25217.4
Type of Special District
County Service Area
Niland County Service Area #1
155 S. 11th St.
El Centro, CA 92243
Contact
John Gay, Public Works Director
442-265-1818
johngay@co.imperial.ca.us
Service Area

Unincorporated community of Niland

Services Provided

The district provides streetlighting services.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Palo Verde County Water District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Sections 30000-33901
Type of Special District
County Water
Palo Verde County Water District
P.O. Box 185
Palo Verde, CA 92225
Contact
Yazmin Hernandez, Office Manager
760-854-3519
pvwaterworks@airwaveme.net
Service Area

Palo Verde

Services Provided

The district provides potable water, and wastewater services.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Palo Verde Irrigation District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Sections 20500-29978
Type of Special District
Irrigation
Palo Verde Irrigation District
180 W. 14th Ave.
Blythe, CA 92225
Contact
JR Echard, General Manager
760-922-3144
jr@pvid.org
Service Area

The district occupies about 189 square miles of territory in Riverside and Imperial Counties, California. The district contains approximately 131,298 acres, 26,798 acres of which are on the Palo Verde Mesa. The district’s principal county is the county of Riverside.

Services Provided

The district provides irrigation water.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Palo Verde Resource Conservation District

Enabling Legislation
Public Resources Code Sections 9151-9491
Type of Special District
Resource Conservation
Palo Verde Resource Conservation District
P.O. Box 610
Blythe, CA 92226
Contact
Bob Hull, General Manager
760-922-3446
hullfarms@gmail.com
Service Area

Palo Verde

Services Provided

The district formulates policies for the conservation of soil and water.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Riverview Cemetery District

Enabling Legislation
Health & Safety Code Sections 9000-9093
Type of Special District
Public Cemetery
Riverview Cemetery District
P.O. Box 597
Brawley, CA 92227
Contact
Diane Derma, General Manager
760-344-4921
dderma@rvcdistrict.com riverviewcemetery@sbcglobal.net
Service Area

The Imperial County

Services Provided

The district provides cemetery services, which include a wide selection of interment and cremation placement options for human remains.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Salton Community Services District

Enabling Legislation
Government Code Sections 61000-61250
Type of Special District
Community Service
Salton Community Services District
P.O. Box 5268
Salton City, CA 92275
Contact
Emmanuel Ramos, General Manager
760-394-4446
eramos@saltoncsd.ca.gov
Service Area

Residents and businesses of Salton City and Desert Shores Communities on the West Shores of the Salton Sea, approximately 20,480 acres.

Services Provided

The district provides solid waste, sewer treatment, and parks & recreation services.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Seeley County Water District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Sections 30000-33901
Type of Special District
County Water
Seeley County Water District
P.O. Box 161
Seeley, CA 92273
Contact
Miriam Rosales, Administrative General Manager
760-352-6612
mrosales@seeleywaterdistrict.ca.gov
Service Area

Community of Seeley

Services Provided

The district provides wastewater collection & treatment, potable water treatment & distribution, limited park & recreation, and administrative services.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan

Winterhaven County Water District

Enabling Legislation
Water Code Sections 30000-33901
Type of Special District
County Water
Winterhaven County Water District
494 2nd Avenue
Winterhaven, CA 92283
Contact
Rick Miller, General Manager
760-550-2068 / 928-920-9056
rick@sunstatees.com whavenca@gmail.com
Service Area

Community of Winterhaven

Services Provided

The district provides potable water and wastewater services. The district contracts with the City of Yuma to transmit sewage to the city for treatment.

Reports
Most Recent Service Area Plan