Gary T. Arant
1950-2026

Gary T. Arant

The Valley Center Municipal Water District is deeply saddened to announce that former General Manager Gary T. Arant passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Gary was a respected public servant, leader, mentor and friend whose extraordinary impact on the District and the Valley Center community will be remembered for generations.

Gary devoted 53 years of public service to California’s water industry, including 36 years of exemplary service to the Valley Center Municipal Water District. He retired from the District on December 29, 2025. In recognition of his remarkable career and enduring contributions, the District’s Board of Directors proclaimed December 29 as “Water Titan Day.”

Throughout his decades of service, Gary was known for his integrity, steady leadership and unwavering commitment to the people of Valley Center. He consistently placed the needs of residents, ratepayers, employees and the community first. His work helped ensure safe and reliable water service, responsible stewardship of the District’s resources and sound public governance.

The Valley Center Municipal Water District Board of Directors, management and staff extend their deepest condolences to Gary’s family, friends and loved ones. The District asks the community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers and to respect their privacy as they mourn this profound loss.

Gary’s legacy will live on through the organization he helped strengthen, the people he mentored, the relationships he built and the community he faithfully served. He will be deeply missed and always remembered as a true Water Titan.

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Old Castle Road Pipeline Phase 2 Project

From Summer 2026 through Spring 2028, the District is replacing approximately 11,000 linear feet of existing 12-inch diameter waterline along Old Castle Road, between Old Highway 395 and Pamoosa Lane. This project will play an important role in upgrading the service lines and ensuring the continuation of reliable water in your service area.

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BEWARE:  Phone Scams and Water Utility Impersonators

Please be aware that individuals may try to impersonate Valley Center Municipal Water District staff in person or over the phone. Be advised that our staff does not solicit credit card or any personal information by phone. The District will not demand immediate payment of your water bill by credit card over the phone. Beware as this is a tactic used by phone scams. If you are unsure whether a call you receive is legitimate, please do not provide any credit card information or personal information.

All of our employees carry a district employee badge, wear a district issued uniform and drive trucks with a district logo so they can be easily identified as Valley Center Municipal Water District employees. If you suspect an impersonator is near your home, please call local law enforcement immediately.

To verify the authenticity of anyone claiming to be a representative of Valley Center Municipal Water District, customers are encouraged to ask for proper identification or call the office at 760-735-4500.

Annual Backflow Test Reports

In an effort to reduce costs and promote sustainability, we will no longer be mailing paper copies of your annual backflow test report. You can request a copy of your backflow test report anytime by contacting the District office.

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