Current Water Conservation News
Read the County of Santa Barbara Water Agency's current E-news for Water Efficiency.
Read the County of Santa Barbara Water Agency's 2008 - 2009 Annual Report.
Take the Challenge : Pledge to Save Water!
Given our dry conditions, it's more important than ever to save water!
Take the 20 Gallon Challenge pledge to save water!
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Outdoor Water Conservation (audio clip) Indoor Water Conservation (audio clip) |
Thanks to the water-wise partnership providing this campaign: the Santa Barbara County Water Agency; the cities of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc and Solvang; the Goleta, Carpinteria Valley, Montecito and Santa Ynez River Water Districts; the Cuyama and Vandenberg Village Community Services Districts, and the Golden State and La Cumbre Mutual Water Companies.
Saving energy, also saves water! Pledge to save energy on the Community Environmental Council's Get Energized page.
New Garden Wise Guys Episode
High School Video Contest Underway
The 2009-2010 annual High School video contest deadline has been set for March 1st 2010. See this year's winning videos and find out more on our Video Contest page!
Get a customized Water Budget
Now many water customers in the City of Santa Barbara, Goleta Water District, and Montecito Water District will be able access customized online water budgets, showing whether they have over or under watered their landscapes! Eligible customers include City of Santa Barbara and Goleta Water District businesses that have dedicated irrigation water meters. In Montecito, many homeowners will be eligible. Interested? Call your local water provider to see whether you qualify for this free service!
Get REBATES for your home
Customers of Carpinteria Valley Water District, City of Santa Barbara, and Goleta Water District are eligible for residential rebates. Also, customers of The Gas Co. are offering rebates to homeowners on the purchase of water efficient applicances. Go to www.flexyourpower.org to find out more about rebates in your area.
EPA "Water Sense" Labeling
The EPA has announced a new labeling system that will help consumers make smart decisions when buying water using fixtures and appliances. The new WaterSense label, much like the EnergyStar label which designates energy efficient fixtures, will be listed on products that are proven to be water efficient.
Keep an eye out for this catchy logo!
For more information, go to the EPA WaterSense site .
Regional Water Production Summary Table
Read the County of Santa Barbara Water Agency's current Water Production Summary Table.
Regional Water Rate Survey Report
Read the County of Santa Barbara Water Agency's current Water Rate Survey Report.