The mission of the Goleta Sanitary District is to protect public health and the environment. This means that we are committed to making sure that the processes we use to treat wastewater are not only consistent with best practices in our field, but that we look beyond those best practices to find innovative solutions, explore new developments, and constantly think outside the box. Beyond treating wastewater we believe that having a sustainable business plan means that we become energy neutral. We have developed a plan to create more energy through enhanced biosolids treatment, reducing our need to purchase electricity.
Mitigated Negative Declaration for Solids Handling Improvement Project
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA guidelines, GSD staff prepared a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) that identifies and evaluates the environmental impacts of the proposed Solids Handling Improvement Project.
(RFB) Request for Bids for Battery Energy Storage System Procurement
The Goleta Sanitary District, in conjunction with TerraVerde Energy, is excited to invite bidders to participate in the request for bids (RFB) for a Battery Energy Storage System procurement. The request for bid documents can be downloaded here:
https://tvrp.app.box.com/v/Goleta-Sanitary-Battery
This RFB is for equipment only and will benefit the future deployment of a microgrid at the District.
Key RFB Due Dates:
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- November 7, 2025 – Request for Bids Released. Please address questions, comments, and interest in this RFB to:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - November 12, 2025 at 8:30AM Pacific Standard Time – Optional Informational Webinar
- November 19, 2025 – Deadline for RFB questions. Please send questions to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - November 24, 2025 at 10:00AM Pacific Standard Time – Deadline to Submit Pricing, Schedule & Required Forms
- November 7, 2025 – Request for Bids Released. Please address questions, comments, and interest in this RFB to:
The Goleta Sanitary District has diligently served the Goleta Valley for over 80 years.
Our vision for the future is focused on sustainability through innovation; we draw on established methods and use new technologies to maximize water resource recovery, reuse, and energy self-sufficiency.
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Much has changed in the 75 years plus since the Goleta Sanitary District was established in 1942. The United States was...
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The Goleta Sanitary District is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website will be created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. Our team is currently working on updating our website, but If you need any immediate special assistance or accommodations:
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