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Cambria Today
By the People, for the People
Cambria Community Services District Implements OpenGov for Water Utility and Infrastructure Resilience
The California district will use the asset management software to centralize oversight of critical infrastructure and improve disaster preparedness.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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Cambria Community Services District in California will implement OpenGov Enterprise Asset Management to strengthen oversight of its water, wastewater, facilities, fleet, fire apparatus, and parks operations. The district aims to improve documentation, preventive maintenance, and long-term financial planning for its infrastructure assets, which are vulnerable to severe weather and storm events on the Central Coast.
Why it matters
Managing critical infrastructure in a coastal region requires disciplined oversight and long-term financial planning. Cambria Community Services District recognized the need for integrated asset management software to support proactive maintenance, financial transparency, and disaster preparedness as infrastructure demands increase and environmental risks intensify.
The details
Previously, the district relied on GIS mapping and manual processes to manage assets, limiting insight into operating costs and contributing to reactive maintenance practices. Storm events highlighted the importance of accurate documentation and cost tracking to support FEMA reimbursement and disaster recovery claims. OpenGov's Esri GIS integration and mobile field functionality will enable crews to enter work orders and capture labor and materials in real time, creating reliable documentation across asset classes and during emergency response.
- Cambria Community Services District will begin implementation with water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment operations, followed by facilities management, fleet oversight, and parks and open space assets.
The players
Cambria Community Services District
A California district that serves the unincorporated community of Cambria, delivering essential services including water distribution and treatment, wastewater collection and treatment, fire protection support, and maintenance of public facilities and open space.
OpenGov
A software company that provides enterprise asset management solutions to help government agencies centralize oversight of critical infrastructure and improve disaster preparedness.
Matthew McElhenie
The General Manager of Cambria Community Services District.
What they’re saying
“Maintaining resilient infrastructure on the Central Coast requires accurate data and disciplined planning. OpenGov equips us with the tools to document costs, improve preparedness, and provide our Board with reliable information for long-term investment decisions.”
— Matthew McElhenie, General Manager, Cambria Community Services District
What’s next
Implementation will begin with water distribution, water treatment, wastewater collection, and wastewater treatment operations, followed by facilities management, fleet oversight, and parks and open space assets.
The takeaway
By implementing OpenGov, Cambria Community Services District is reinforcing its commitment to infrastructure sustainability, fiscal responsibility, and disaster resilience, ensuring essential services remain dependable for the community.
