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Water Department

The water program provides strategic planning for meeting the City’s water needs. The program entails engineering and related administrative functions involved in the operation and distribution of the City water system. This includes; the design and administration of capital improvement projects; water quality assurance and control; preparation, correlation and analysis of reports and statistical data; contract services: fire hydrant maintenance; and interagency coordination.

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  • Meet all requirements set forth by the City, state and Federal agencies
  • Perform water main valve exercising program
  • Maintain and repair of water services. main and hydrant leaks
  • Perform backflow prevention program
  • Maintain adequate pressure (50psi)in distribution system
  • Monitor water quality
  • Provide effective treatment and distribution of water for public health, safety and customer acceptability
  • Provide adequate water in storage tank for fire protection
  • Encourage and monitor water conservation
  • Increase water plant treatment capacity
  • Acquire additional storage and retrofit existing ponds with liners
  • Partner with other agencies, seek collaborations
  • Utilize paperless work order system for equipment repair (Facility Dude)

Water Treatment Plant:

Contact:  Joe Estrada Assistant Public Works Director / Utility Manager
Office Phone: (559) 626-4488 ext. 210

Contact: Andy Valencia Chief Plant Operator
Office Phone: (559) 626-4488 ext. 225
After Hours Cell: (559) 318-6001

Location: 602 2nd Street, Orange Cove, 93646
Hours: M – F, 7:00a.m. – 3:00p.m.
Emergency: (559) 318-6001