Planning for a generational treatment plant upgrade such as Camarillo One Water is a long and deliberate process, requiring years of detailed planning, design, and construction. This page includes a basic overview of the key steps along the way. (Please note that all future dates are estimates and subject to change.)
Alternatives Analysis
2026-2027
In 2026, the City established the foundation for the Camarillo One Water program by selecting Jacobs as an Owner’s Advisor consultant, forming a program governance team, developing a communications strategy, and launching the program planning effort.
The planning team is taking an affordability-based approach to explore all options for the plant upgrades.
This process will help identify:
A preferred program alternative for Board consideration
A program funding strategy
A preferred approach (procurement method) for selecting and hiring firms to design and construct the improvements.
Funding Options
Identifying the right mix of funding and financing options is a key part of the current planning process. The City is evaluating grants, low-interest state and federal loan programs, and other financing tools to help fund Camarillo One Water while protecting ratepayers. Expanding water reuse opportunities may also increase eligibility for grant funding that can help offset program costs.
Current Wastewater Rates
Current and future rates will help pay for Camarillo One Water. The City’s current wastewater rates are part of a four-year rate structure approved by the City Council in 2025. More information about these rates is available on the City’s Utility Rates webpage.
What Comes Next
As the alternatives analysis progresses, the City will continue providing updates on program milestones, timelines, and opportunities for public involvement.
The City established the foundation for the One Water program by selecting Jacobs as a consultant, forming a program governance team, developing a communications strategy, and launching the program planning effort.
The program team is evaluating potential alternatives, comparing project opportunities, infrastructure needs, costs, benefits, and long term water supply strategies.
A preferred program alternative will be identified based on technical analysis, community priorities, project feasibility, costs, and overall program benefits.
The selected program will move into detailed planning, engineering design, environmental analysis, permitting, and preparation for implementation.
Approved improvements will move into construction and implementation, bringing the One Water program from planning into operation.
What Comes Next
As the alternatives analysis progresses, the City will continue providing updates on program milestones, timelines, and opportunities for public involvement.