Featured Story Archive

The District's Distribution System

January 22, 2020
The District’s distribution system consists of 270 miles of pipeline, 8 water storage reservoirs, 6 booster stations, 9 Groundwater Production Wells, 6,500 valves, and 17,200 Service Connections. Read more

Treating and Delivering Groundwater

October 1, 2019
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

Goleta Water District Board Declares End of Water Shortage

August 14, 2019
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

Preparing for Red Flag Power Outages

July 30, 2019
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

July 18, 2019
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

There’s Value in Voluntary Conservation

May 30, 2019
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

Goleta Water District Board Lowers Water Shortage to Stage I and Will be Lifting Drought Surcharge

April 10, 2019
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

Water Supply Update

March 15, 2019
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

Celebrating 75 Years of Service and Planning for the Next 75

February 16, 2019
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

Help Plants in a Heat Wave

July 31, 2018
When summer temperatures soar during a heat wave, help plants by following these three tips... Read more