Mission

The mission of the City of Compton Water Department is to provide its customers with a reliable supply of potable water at an equitable price, essential to maintaining public health, economic vitality and community well-being.

Core Values

The core values of the Water Department are meeting and, whenever possible, exceeding the public’s expectations, with effective and efficient management that is committed to providing attentive and considerate customer service while assuring a safe working environment in which there is an appreciation for loyal service and equitable opportunities for personal advancement and continuing education, particularly in the field of public service.

Core Function

The Department provides water service to over 80,000 people through approximately 14, 500 service connections, which is approximately 80% of the city. The system now includes: 8 wells, 1 booster pumping station, water treatment facilities, reservoirs, and more than 156 miles of transmission and distribution water lines. To provide additional supply that may be needed, the Department as a Metropolitan Water District member agency has connected to the Metropolitan Water District’s system with 3 service connections, and has installed emergency interconnections with adjoining water agencies.

• Operating, maintaining, and repairing the water system to provide a reliable supply of water.
• Ensuring that the water quality meets or exceeds water quality standards set by Federal and State Regulatory agencies.
• Managing the Department’s Water Resource Supply Portfolio.
• Planning, implementing and managing Capital Improvement Project to upgrade the water distribution and supply facilities that have exceeded their life cycle.
• Responding to customer inquiries regarding their bill and water quality.