Update: May 14, 2020

For customers that have been closed for a prolonged period of time, please review the Guidance Documents and Checklist below released by the EPA. The guidance document and checklist helps assist building owners and managers in addressing water stagnation following extended closures due to the COVID-19 response.

The Water Department provides potable drinking water to the majority* of the City at some of the lowest rates in the region. The Water Division oversees the administration and maintenance of this system and the construction of new water services.

The Water Division serves more than 800 customers and distributes approximately 2.2 billion gallons of water annually. Known for its high-quality and safety, Vernon's water system was awarded the highest possible rating by the Insurance Service Organization, a leading analyst of government utilities.

The Vernon water distribution system has an average pressure of about 75 pounds per square inch, and consists of 49 miles of pipe, eight wells, six ground-level reservoirs, one elevated tank and a underground reservoir. The system has a total storage capacity of 16.7 million gallons. In addition to Vernon's water system, the City has a direct connection to the Metropolitan Water District, which provides a supplemental source and emergency supply of water.

*Small areas in the northeast and southeast of the city are served by California Water Service and Maywood Mutual No. 3, respectively.

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