Water service in Santa Barbara County may be provided by the county water authority, individual municipal water departments, or rural water districts, depending on where a property is located. There are 2 Water Departments locations in Santa Barbara County, California.
Property owners in Santa Barbara County who are connecting a new building to public water or requesting a new meter installation should contact the applicable water department well in advance, as permit review, inspection scheduling, and tap fee collection may take several weeks before service can begin.
List of Santa Barbara County, California Water Departments
Santa Maria Water Department
Santa Barbara Water Department
Water Departments in near by County
Residents of Santa Barbara County who rely on private wells rather than a public water system should contact the county health department for information about voluntary testing programs. The county water department can advise on whether extending public water service to a private-well property is feasible in your area.
You may also find Water Departments locations in neighboring counties including Ventura, Santa Barbara.