Water Commission

Each month a dedicated group of volunteer professionals convenes to take an in-depth look at water and wastewater issues. These five Santa Barbara citizens, appointed by City Council, make up the City's Board of Water Commissioners. The Board advises City Council and makes
recommendations regarding many different water and wastewater policies and projects. City residents are fortunate to have a Water Commission with wide ranging backgrounds and experiences. The current Commissioners include:

Chairman Steve Little - Avocado Rancher and Retired Mechanical Engineer

Vice-Chair Kate Rees - Project Coordinator with a background in hydrology and geology

Jim Smith - Energy Consultant, Retired Electrical Engineer

Chris Colbert - Commercial Property Manager; Economist

Arlie Skov - Retired Petroleum Engineer

The public is welcome to attend meetings of the Water Commission, which are held the second Monday of each month at 3:00 pm in the Public Works Conference Room
located at 630 Garden Street.

Please call Bob Roebuck at (805) 564-5387 for more information or to receive an agenda.

For More Information:

Wastewater Treatment:
      Victor Acosta, (805) 568-1010

Wastewater Collection Systems:
      Bill Thomas, (805) 564-5413

Treatment Plant Tours: (805) 568-1010

Project Clean Water: 1 (877)-Our Ocean

Creek Pollution and Storm Drains:
      Harry Slikker, (805) 897-2688

Community Hazardous Waste Collection Center: (805) 863-0583, ext. 105

City of Santa Barbara Water Web Page

The City's El Estero Wastewater Treatment Plant meets the most stringent standards for treating wastewater.