Government Affairs

For more than 100 years, CVWD has been working to protect the water resources that are vital to a thriving Coachella Valley. To further that mission, CVWD employs a full-time Government Affairs Specialist as well as lobbyists in both Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to track policy and work on behalf of our customers. Here, you will find information regarding position letters the District has sent to members of the California legislature and Congress and other governing bodies whose activities affect CVWD and the way we operate to provide safe and reliable drinking water, sewer, and stormwater services.

The Legislative Platform outlines the priorities and positions CVWD’s Board of Directors has approved for the current legislative term. Throughout the year, the Board may also take additional steps to direct staff to oppose or support policy initiatives as they arise. 

If you have questions regarding the District’s positions on a legislative or regulatory matter or to request the District take a position or action, please call Ms. Victoria Llort, Government and Regional Affairs Coordinator, at 760.398.2661 x 3564. You may also email Ms. Llort at vllort@cvwd.org

Government Affairs Documents

2021-2022 Policy Platform

Regulatory Comment Letters

  1. EPA USACE Waters of the Unites States Definition - CVWD Comments - 09 03 2021
  2. Provisional Outdoor Standards - CVWD Comments - 08.19.2021
  3. Cr6 MCL Estimate of Costs - CVWD Comments - 12.31.2020
  4. Vaccine Advisory Committee - CVWD Letter - 12.30.2020
  5. Coliform Revised Total SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 12.17.2020
  6. Surplus Land Act Guidelines - CVWD Comments - 12.07.2020
  7. SAFER Draft Cost Assessment White Paper - CVWD Comments - 09.28.2020
  8. CV Irrigated Lands Coalition General Order RWQCB - CVWD Comments - 08.24.2020
  9. Risk Indicators 2.0 - CVWD supports ACWA - 08.21.2020
  10. Risk Assessment 2.0 - ACWA_CMUA Comments - 08.21.2020
  11. Toxicity Provisions SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 08.20.2020
  12. Perchlorate - CVWD Comments - 08.06.2020
  13. SAFER Fund Expenditure Plan FY20-21 - CVWD Comments - 06.16.2020
  14. Water Loss Standards - CVWD Comments - 06.12.2020
  15. WaterSense USEPA - CVWD Comments - 06.04.2020
  16. Cr6 White Paper - CVWD Comments - 05.14.2020
  17. 303(d) 2018 CA Integrated Rprt SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 04.28.2020
  18. USACE Nationwide Permit OIRA Submission - CVWD Comments - 03.18.2020
  19. Revised Lead & Copper Rule USEPA - CVWD Comments - 02.10.2020
  20. Indio Subbasin GSA Prop 68, Rd 3 Planning - CVWD Comments - 02.10.2020
  21. Draft Water Resilience Portfolio- CVWD Comments - 02.07.2020
  22. Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy - CVWD Comments - 02.03.2020
  23. Safe & Affordable Drinking Water Fund Policy - VP Estrada Comments - 02.03.2020
  24. Manganese Turbidity SWRCB - CVWD Comments - 12.12.2019
  25. OEHHA Human Right To Water Tool - CVWD Comments - 11.08.2019
  26. CRWQCB - CVWD Comments - 10.30.2019
  27. Water Resilience Portfolio - CVWD comments - 08.29.2019
  28. Water Loss Standards Proposed Framework - CVWD Comments - 05.17.2019
  29. CEQA Scoping Comments re Secondary MCL Basin Plan Amendment - CVWD Comments - 05.15.2019