The City of Santa Barbara
The City of Santa Barbara lies on the coast of the Pacific Ocean 92 miles north of Los Angeles. Currently, Santa Barbara has a population of 90,000 and is expected to grow by 7,000 in the year 2050. Santa Barbara is home to a diverse population enhanced by the University of California, Santa Barbara, which continues to bring students with different backgrounds into the area. Santa Barbara distributes a average of 37 acre feet of potable water per day, to more than 26 thousand active points of service. The City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department's mission is to provide reliable, affordable, and high quality water that meets all state and federal regulations to the residents of Santa Barbara.