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What We Do -

The District's mission is to provide an adequate supply of quality water
at the most reasonable cost to the present and future customers within
the Goleta Water District.

Established on November 17, 1944, the Goleta Water District
encompasses an area extending along the south coast of Santa Barbara
County west from the Santa Barbara city limits to El Capitan. The District,
which spans approximately 29,000 acres, is bound on the south by the
ocean and on the north by the foothills of the Santa Ynez mountains.
GWD uses 230 miles of pipeline to provide water to approximately
75,000 people.

The District operates under the general direction of an elected
five-member Board of Directors. The terms of office are four years, and
elections for two or three directors are held every two years. The Board
meets on the second Tuesday of each month, and these meetings are
open to the public.

The Board employs a General Manager/Chief Engineer to manage
approximately 60 people who carry out a variety of District functions. These include meter installation and repair,
water quality testing, infrastructure development and maintenance, and customer support.

The Board also determines water rates. GWD rates have consistently remained among the lowest on the South Coast
for both urban and agricultural customers.

Although the District strives to maintain the lowest possible rates, it also prides itself on providing customers with
friendly, high-level service. GWD offer around-the-clock support to personally address your comments, questions
and suggestions. Customers can reach the District 24 hours a day at 964-6761, or visit its main office at the corner
of Hollister Avenue and Puente Dr. during the week from 8 a.m. to 5p.m.

In an emergency, customers can contact a District representative who will dispatch the most appropriate service team.
One or more members will arrive at your home or business as quickly as possible.