Featured Story Archive

The Goleta Groundwater Basin provides a critical resource for the Goleta Valley--especially during periods of drought. Over the years the District has invested millions of dollars to protect and sustain the basin. Read more

On August 13, 2019, in response to receiving a full allocation of annual surface water supplies from Lake Cachuma, the Goleta Water District Board of Directors terminated its Stage I Water Shortage Emergency, effective immediately. Read more

Q: Why does my July bill appear to show two billing charges? A: When water rates are scheduled for adjustment, the District issues a prorated bill. Your July bill contains this proration so that water used prior to the July 1 rate increase is billed at the lower rate... Read more

The District has received several inquiries in response to media coverage of recent announcements by Southern California Edison regarding planned power outages during red flag fire warnings. Read more

How the District Maintains Water Quality. The District constantly monitors water quality, conducting thousands of tests each year to make sure your water is safe and reliable. But eight years of drought and several significant wildfires around Lake Cachuma have made the job of treating your water more challenging and more expensive. Read more

Even though watering day and time restrictions have been lifted, you can continue to saving water and money while enhancing the appearance of your landscape. Read more

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