Nipomo Community Services operates one water system and two sewer systems; one serving the Town Division and one serving the Blacklake Division. The following services are provided to our residents:
- Water (view map)
- Wastewater (sewer) (view map)
- Solid Waste Franchise (Garbage)
- Street Lighting in the Blacklake Division
- Drainage (limited area)
What is a Special District?
State law defines a special district as “any agency of the state for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries.” In plain language, a special district is a separate local government that delivers a limited number of public services to a geographically limited area.
Special districts have four distinguishing characteristics. Special districts:
- Are a form of government.
- Have a governing boards.
- Provide services and facilities.
- Has defined boundaries.
More About Special Districts Excerpt from “What’s So Special About Special Districts? A Citizen’s Guide to Special Districts in California,” Fourth Edition, October 2010.
California Special Districts Association’s Special Districts Map
