Important Resources
- Ready Santa Barbara County
- Rainfall & Reservoir Data
- Sustainable Management of Montecito Groundwater Basin
Groundwater is a vital component of our local water supply. Click here to learn more about SGMA.
- Conservation is a California Way of Life
Smart Meters, Rebates, Conservation Visits, and More! The District is here to support efficient water use. Track your water usage with Watersmart, and customize notifications to suit your property needs. Consider no or low-irrigation landscaping that is appropriate for our local environment and that can withstand cyclical droughts.
- Public Outreach Regarding Copper in Customer Tap Water
Montecito Water District is providing this update to customers regarding water quality and copper testing. Please click here for additional information and frequently asked questions and answers regarding copper in tap water.
CURRENT AGENDA
In person and electronic attendance (teleconferencing) is available for public meetings. Instructions can be found in the agenda.
Calendar
News Highlights
- ANNUAL WATER QUALITY REPORT 2025
- Customer Mailer June 2026 – Water Quality and Water Resiliency WATER QUALITY CONTINUES TO MEET OR EXCEED STANDARDS RELIABLE WATER. RESILIENT COMMUNITY. Click on images below to enlarge or click here to view PDF
- Project Update: Seismic Upgrades On Track for First Reservoir Construction is underway on the first of eight of the District's existing water storage reservoirs which are slated for seismic retrofit and/or replacement to reduce…
- Fire Protection and Resiliency Montecito Water District remains ready and prepared to provide water for fighting fires across Montecito and Summerland, and ongoing projects are improving resiliency. Click on…
- MONTECITO WATER DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN and WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN UPDATES TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026, 9:30 A.M.* Montecito Water District (District) is currently preparing updates to its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan in compliance with the California…
- Improving Reliability and Resilience with Reservoir Retrofits and Replacements Set to begin this fall is the first in a series of reservoir retrofits to address seismic resilience. This important project has been years in…
2022 5-YEAR
STRATEGIC PLAN
