
The Valley of the Moon Water District
19039 Bay Street, P.O. Box 280
El Verano, CA 95433
707-996-1037
VOMWD was formed as a County Water District in 1960 under Water Code Section 30000 et seq. for the primary purpose of providing a dependable supply of potable water in the Valley of the Moon. VOMWD’s service area extends from the Trinity Oaks Subdivision, located north of the town of Glen Ellen, to the Temelec Subdivision located at the southern end of the Sonoma Valley, and encompasses a total area of approximately 7,545 acres. The District provides potable water to approximately 23,000 people through over 6,800 connections.
VOMWD has over the years made a concerted effort to share information about its public services with many and varied audiences. The purpose of this web site is to help even more people get the information they need.
Our Mission
It is the mission of the Valley of the Moon Water District to provide its customers with reliable, safe water at an equitable price, and to ensure the fiscal and environmental vitality of the District for future generations.
Fast Facts - VOMWD (2007)
WATER SUPPLY |
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Total Area Served (acres) |
7,545 |
Total Population Served |
23,000 |
Water imported from Russian River (avg. annual over 10 years / acre feet) |
2,946 |
Water produced from local wells (avg. annual over 10 years / acre feet) |
490 |
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WATER USE |
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Service connections |
6,832 |
Maximum annual use (2003-04 / acre feet) |
3,576 |
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FINANCE |
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Budget 2006-07 fiscal year revenues |
$3,795,364 |
Budget 2006-07 fiscal year disbursements |
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Operations |
$3,096,212 |
Debt service |
$227,884 |
Capital purchases and projects |
$1,440,500 |
Total budgeted 2006-07 fiscal year disbursements |
$4,764,596 |
Utility, Plant & Equipment – net book value, as of July 1, 2006 |
$21,567,331 |
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FACILITIES |
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Miles of water mains |
92 |
Number of storage tanks |
14 |
Total tank storage capacity (millions of gallons) |
5.5 |
Number of pump stations |
12 |
Number of potable water wells - owned |
4 |
Number of potable water wells - leased |
1 |