Our Sustainable Infrastructure
Our Sustainable Infrastructure
We're promoting recycling and resource conservation through education and upgrades while producing safer, more secure drinking water more efficiently.
"Agromin is happy to work in a community that encourages responsible corporate practices and to partner with the City of Ventura on progressive ways to sustain our infrastructure and environment. Agromin composts yard waste, helps farmers adopt organic and sustainable farming practices that reduce the use of pesticides and herbicides, conserve water and allows City residents to close the loop of recycling by keeping yard waste out of landfills."
Conserved resources
- Provided 50% larger curbside recycling bins to residents at no extra fee to divert 67% of trash to recycling
- Gave residents annually more than 1,600 showerheads and toilet displacement bags to conserve water, thereby decreasing water use per person per day 7% from 155 gallons to 144 gallons
- Used reclaimed water for golf courses and parks
- Partnered with federal and state agencies for a recovery plan for Ventura River's endangered Steelhead Trout
- Educated over 30,000 residents and 2,000 school children about recycling and stormwater programs
Protected our water supply
Ensured reliable water delivery by improving infrastructure
- Replaced:
- 6 miles of waterlines
- Ventura River well at Foster Park
- Built:
- 4 million gallon water storage tank in east Ventura
- 2 pressure regulating stations in Midtown
- Added at the Saticoy Water Treatment Plant:
- New emergency generator
- Energy efficient equipment
Improved eco-friendly services
- Adopted green building standards for city and private construction projects
- Upgraded water distribution system and Ventura River water quality to meet new EPA regulations
The Road Ahead
- Retire the 75-year-old Avenue Water Treatment Plant with new $19 million facility
- Partner with city's largest waste generators to further reduce trash
- Provide space-saving collection bags to improve multifamily residence recycling
- Replace aging storm drains to protect property and the environment
- Teach 3,000 school children about water conservation, recycling and stormwater quality each year
- Close $200 million gap to modernize streets, sewers, parks and public facilities