Mission Statement
"To provide quality, cost effective utility services to the community of Newport Beach"
Department Goals
- Meet the current and future needs for infrastructure, services, and resources for citizens and
visitors.
- Provide the City a safe and reliable water supply.
- Operate and maintain the City’s water, wastewater, oil and gas, and street lighting systems in an
efficient and innovative manner.
- Provide outstanding customer service and education to the public, other departments, and
agencies.
- Promote team spirit and pride through our actions and activities.
- Encourage continuous employee assessment and development programs.
- Facilitate the flow of information by maintaining a records management system.
Facts and Figures: (FY 2009-2010)
- Size of City 31,078 acres (approx. 50.5 square miles)
- Population Served: 86,738
- Employees: 50 (Utilities Department only)
- Water Connections: 26,369
- Reclaimed Water Connections: 9
- Water Deliveries: 17,155 acre-feet*
*An acre-foot of water covers one acre of land one foot deep. One acre foot of water (approximately 326,000 gallons) represents the needs of two average families, in and around the home, for one year.