Quartz Hill Water District

The recent drought has taught Californians valuable lessons about water conservation, creating a new approach to water management throughout the state. Many outdoor watering and landscaping practices continue to evolve as the California State Reference Control Board and Governor's Office refine "Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life" through Executive Order B-40-17.

Quartz Hill Water District remains proactive in resource protection by purchasing surplus surface water when available from Antelope Valley East Kern, our state water provider. This strategy helps preserve the Antelope Valley's groundwater reserves for future drought emergencies.

Another forward-thinking measure implemented by the District involves purchasing excess water during abundant years and storing it in the Antelope Valley East Kern Water Bank. This storage area allows water to percolate into the aquifer for later retrieval when needed.

Our water supply comes from two primary sources:

• Antelope Valley Ground Water Basin (groundwater) - Provided 37% of our total water in 2017 from District-owned wells drilled 500-600 feet deep
• Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency's Quartz Hill Treatment Plant - Supplied 63% of our total water in 2017 through two interconnections south of M-8

To ensure water quality, comprehensive physical samples are tested monthly throughout our distribution system, along with daily bacteriological sampling. All water quality analyses are conducted by certified California laboratories in compliance with California Department of Public Health standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I reschedule my court date?
2. Where can I pay a fine?
3. Where can I obtain a passport?
4. Where can I get a marriage license?
5. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?
6. Where can I get a work permit for my minor child?
7. What is the Board of Review and when does it meet?
8. What evidence should I provide to the Board of Review?
9. What can I do if I disagree with my property assessment?
10. Where do I register to vote?
11. Where and when do I pay my property taxes?
12. How do I order a City-wide shared ride taxi?
13. How soon must property owners remove snow from sidewalks?
14. How do I properly dispose of yard waste and brush?
15. Where should I place my recycling container?
16. How can I safely dispose of unwanted medications?
17. Where can I find information about the Happy Tails Dog park?
18. How do I obtain a dog or cat license?
19. What are the regulations for parking on city streets?
20. How do I get fingerprinted for employment purposes?
21. Who do I contact about fire extinguisher maintenance?
22. Why do fire trucks respond to medical emergencies?
23. Where can I learn about CPR classes?
24. What should I do if my smoke detector's alarm sounds?
25. What are "Special Assessments" and how are they determined?
26. How do I pay for special assessments?
27. What is the process for getting my street repaired?
28. Who is responsible for sidewalk installation and maintenance?
29. Do I need permits for driveway construction in public right-of-way?

For answers to these and other questions, please contact our customer service department or visit our website.