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On April 9, 2019, in response to an increased allocation of surface water supplies from Lake Cachuma, the Goleta Water District Board of Directors lowered the ongoing Water Shortage Emergency from a Stage III to a Stage I, effective immediately. Read more

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

As we count down to the District’s 75th Anniversary this fall, we’ll be sharing historical photographs and archival materials... 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. Daylight Savings Time began on March 11th, so now is a great time to seasonally adjust your irrigation. Read more

For customers interested in switching out high water use plants for water wise landscaping, fall is the best time of the year to plant. 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