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We Are Hiring!

Valley Sanitary District is hiring a Wastewater Operator to join our team! If you're skilled, safety-focused, and ready to make a difference in...

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VSD Board Backs Jason Dafforn’s Candidacy for CSDA Board of Directors

Jason Dafforn, General Manager of Valley Sanitary District, is a seasoned public sector leader with a strong track record in local government…

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2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Valley Sanitary District is proud to present the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which provides a detailed account of our financial…

Valley Sanitary District - State of the City 2023

Welcome Aboard!

Maya Federbush joins VSD as our Environmental Compliance Inspector, ready to tackle challenges and keep the community safe and clean.

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Valley Sanitary District Receives GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Valley Sanitary District has been honored with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in…

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U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz's Office Visits Valley Sanitary District

Indio, January 3, 2024 – Valley Sanitary District, a leading provider of wastewater services in the region, had the pleasure of hosting Shayra…

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Valley Sanitary District Maintains Wastewater Management During Challenging Events

At Valley Sanitary District, maintaining health and safety is our top priority. This includes providing continuous wastewater treatment regardless of…

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Dump Station Reopened

The dump station at Valley Sanitary District is now reopened as of 9/26/2023.

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Senator Alex Padilla's Office Visits Valley Sanitary District

For immediate release

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Board of Directors Approves VSD's 2023-2024 Budget

The Valley Sanitary District is pleased to announce the Board of Directors have approved the Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for fiscal year…

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A New General Manager Joins the Team!

Jason Dafforn Brings Expertise and Vision for Sustainable Wastewater Management

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Valley Sanitary District No Longer Moving Forward with Proposed New Rate Increase

As a ratepayer of Valley Sanitary District, you may recall receiving a Proposition 218 notice in the mail regarding the District’s proposed rate…

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New Reopen Date for Dump Station

Valley Sanitary District's Plant Expansion Project is a multi-year project that will bring improvements to facilities allowing the District to meet…

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2023 Rate Study Report

Valley Sanitary District (District) retained NBS to conduct a sewer rate study update for a number of reasons, including meeting revenue requirements…

Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded to Valley Sanitary District, California, dated June 30, 2021.

Valley Sanitary Receives the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting!

The Government Finance Officers Association, GFOA has awarded Valley Sanitary District, VSD with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in…

Summer Newsletter 2022

Please enjoy our Summer 2022 Newsletter attached.

Certificate awarded by California Society of Municipal Finance Officers to Valley Sanitary District for the 2021-2022 budget.

California Society of Municipal Finance Officers Operating Budget Meritorious Award Recipients Fiscal Year 2021/2022

California Society of Municipal Finance Officers awarded Valley Sanitary District with the Operating Budget Meritorious Award for Fiscal Year 2021/…

Award from Government Finance Officers Association to Valley Sanitary District for budget presentation, fiscal year from July 1, 2021.

Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Fiscal Year 2021/2022

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented Valley Sanitary District with the Distinguished Budget…

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Changes to Election Divisions Presentation

Valley Sanitary District is considering a revision to the Election Division Boundaries. Please see the latest presentation attached for more…

El Informador del Valle

Para mas informacion sobre la vigilancia de las aguas residuales, favor de leer la pieza noticiera en El Informador.

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Valley Sanitary District Wants To Hear From You!

Valley Sanitary District is working to improve the way we engage with customers – from how we deliver messages to how often. Please share your…

Lab Surveillance Data

Please find our latest wastewater surveillance data in the document attached below.

Notice of Public Hearing To Receive Input from the Community on the Revised Election Division Boundries

Notice is hereby given that at 1:00 p.m. on January 11, 2022, and 1:00 p.m. on March 22, 2022, at the Valley Sanitary District office, located at 45-…

Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting awarded to Valley Sanitary District by the Government Finance Officers Association.

Valley Sanitary District Receives the GFOA Award for 9th Year in a Row!

Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial…

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Our Dump Station is Back!

Valley Sanitary District's Dump Station is Now Reopened

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In Memory of Douglas A. York

In honor and in memory of Douglas A. York for his outstanding contribution and service to Valley Sanitary District, 2003-2019.

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VSD Celebrates 95 Years of Service

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2020

VSD Board Moves to By-Ward Elections for November 2020

For Immediate Release
April 17, 2020

VSD Grabs Third Place at CWEA State Awards

VSD took third place at the CWEA State Awards in the Operations and Maintenance Gimmicks & Gadgets category for the The Pork Fork. The Pork Fork is…

COVID-19 Update

For Immediate Release
March 25, 2020

VSD Working With Riverside County On Field Medical Unit

For Immediate Release March 24, 2020

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Telephonic Accessibility Of Board Meetings

*****Special Notice – Telephonic Accessibility*****

Notice To The Public

Effective immediately, public access to the Administration building is limited to essential business (mail, deliveries, etc.) only. All other business…

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COVID-19 Health & Safety Notice

For Immediate Release

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VSD Employee Holiday Luncheon

Another holiday luncheon in the books. Once again it was a time of great food (CV BBQ, Indio, CA), laughter and comradery.

Certificate awarded to Joanne Padgham for financial reporting achievement by the Government Finance Officers Association, dated April 18, 2016.

Valley Sanitary District Receives the GFOA Award for 7th Year in a Row!

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has presented the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to the…

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Wastewater Experts Suggest You Avoid Flushing the Following

Wastewater treatment experts suggest not flushing anything other than “you know what” and toilet paper down your toilet, read our article below to…

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Collection System Rehabilitation Project

The Valley Sanitary District is currently planning and programming a ten year, $ 60 Million project to rehabilitate and reconstruct approximately 100…

Plaque from California Water Environment Association awarding Valley Sanitary District for engineering in 2017.

California Water Environment Association (CWEA) First Place Award

The Valley Sanitary District has received one of the 2017 Project of the Year awards from the Coachella Valley chapter of the American Public Works…

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