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Ventura says its water supply relies on local sources including Lake Casitas, the Ventura River, groundwater basins, and recycled water.
City of Ventura: Water SourcesGot a drain that won't clear, a leak you can't track down, or no hot water? Call the Ventura office!
Phone lines are answered 24/7. Service is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Direct guidance from the city or local utility.
Ventura says its water supply relies on local sources including Lake Casitas, the Ventura River, groundwater basins, and recycled water.
City of Ventura: Water SourcesVentura defines the private sewer lateral as the connection from a building to the City's wastewater main and says the property owner is responsible for the entire lateral, including the connection at the main.
City of Ventura: WastewaterThe City lists private-property sewer-lateral replacement as an instant-permit category and notes that work extending into the public right-of-way may also require an encroachment permit.
City of Ventura: Instant PermitsLocal sources checked August 18, 2026.