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Above average winter rainfall in 2019 and rising Lake Cachuma levels are good signs that the drought may be ending. On March 26th the Federal Government released additional water from Lake Cachuma to the District. On April 9th the Goleta Water District Board of Directors lowered the Water Shortage Emergency from a Stage III to a Stage I, effective immediately. Read more

Established on November 17, 1944 by a vote of the people, the Goleta Water District celebrated its 75th Anniversary on November 13, 2019. Read more

When summer temperatures soar during a heat wave, help plants by following these three tips... Read more

Did your usage jump unexpectedly last month? Learn about easy fixes for common problems that could be driving high water use. Read more

As the drought continues, more customers are reconsidering their landscaping and opting for waterwise alternatives. Read more

Adjusting your irrigation timer is easy and can save significant amounts of water and money, all without sacrificing your landscape. Read more

Throughout the Goleta Valley and the South Coast, drought evidence is visible for all to see: stressed and dying trees, parched play fields, and restaurants advertising that, “water served only upon request.” Read more

The last five years of below average rainfall produced extreme drought conditions, and recent rains have not been enough to make up for that deficit. Read more

On February 13, 2015, the Goleta Water District (District) filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief (Complaint) in the Superior Court of Santa Barbara County against the owners of a private ranch in the Goleta Foothills... Read more

The Goleta Water District (District) is not a land use agency and does not have the authority to approve development projects. The District simply serves water to homes, businesses, and agricultural operations in its service area.  Determining whether or not proposed projects will have adverse impacts on the community is the responsibility of a land use planning agency, which within the District service… Read more