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Utility Insider News
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The Utility Insider offers news articles that are designed to engage the community with issues that are educational, informative, and relevant to water, sewer, and trash & recycling customers and consumers. The articles featured monthly are provided by the City's Clean Community, Utility Billing, and Water Resources Divisions.
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The Santa Barbara community gathers each year at Alameda Park for the Earth Day festival to honor its clean-air, clean‑water heritage—and to take actions that protect it. What is one simple yet powerful step you can take? Switch to…
Do you have a beautiful, water-wise front yard? The 2026 WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest celebrates stunning, water-efficient residential landscapes across Santa Barbara County. These gardens prove that conserving our most precious…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is launching “Own Your Impact”, a new community-wide campaign designed to inspire residents to take meaningful action to protect the place they call home…
Sustainability News
Did you recently receive an unusually high water bill? Have you repaired irrigation or plumbing leaks in the past couple of months? If so, you may qualify for an adjustment to your water charges!Applications are now available online…
Our community depends on a network of underground water systems, and we’re spotlighting two of them: wastewater and stormwater. Wastewater travels through pipes to the El Estero Water Resource Center, where it’s treated and cleaned.…
Surprises can be fun, but not when it comes to water leaks and property damage. WaterSmart is the City's customer portal that gives you 24/7 access to online tools to manage water use and pay bills.WaterSmart allows you to:
Are you tired of writing checks and making trips downtown or to the mailbox just to pay your utility bill? With our safe and secure online portal, you can pay your utility bill directly from your checking or savings account—anytime,…
MarBorg Holiday Service DelaysDue to the Christmas Day and New Year’s Day holidays, there will be a one-day delay in residential trash and recycling service following each holiday. If your regularly scheduled service day…
Sustainability News
Water leaks always seem to happen at the worst possible time—and the busy holiday season is no exception. Whether you're hosting festive gatherings, shopping for loved ones, or traveling out of town, a surprise leak can quickly turn into a…
The City of Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department is delighted to invite the community to join us for our third annual "Sustainable Holidays Open House" on Thursday, December 4, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at our office…
Sustainability News
As the holiday season approaches, many people find themselves juggling family gatherings, travel plans, and year-end responsibilities. Amid the seasonal hustle and bustle, remembering to pay bills on time can easily slip through the cracks…
Santa Barbara residents Fred and Janice Maggiore are the 2025 winners of the WaterWise Garden Recognition Contest, honored for their dedication to sustainable, handcrafted landscaping. The Maggiores gradually replaced their original lawn…
On June 1, 2025, the City of Santa Barbara transitioned to a new fee structure for all credit card and debit card payments. Customers paying their utility bills online, in-office, and by AutoPay (recurring payments) with a credit or debit…
Due to the Labor Day holiday, residential trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day.If your regular curbside pickup day is Monday, September 1, your carts will be collected on Tuesday, September 2, and subsequent…
Sustainability News
Rebates available through the Sustainable Storm Water Rebate Program are increasing! The program provides incentives for residents and businesses to install storm water capture devices that slow, spread, and sink storm water…
Sustainability News
Great news for homeowners! TECH Clean California has announced new funding available for heat pump water heater rebates, making it even easier for homeowners to upgrade to cleaner, energy-efficient systems.
Sustainability News
This annual informational bulletin outlines guidance on Best Management Practices (BMPs) aimed at reducing erosion, retaining sediment on site, and protecting water quality throughout construction activities. Program…
Participate in a quick 5-minute survey about how you use water in your daily life! Plus, you could win an iPad!This survey is part of a larger nationwide study by the Water Research Foundation focused on understanding water use in homes.…