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What is this about?

The Goleta Sanitary District (GSD) collects fees from different kinds of users: residents, agencies, and businesses in our service area to cover the costs of collecting, treating and reusing resources from wastewater. These fees are used to pay for ongoing maintenance and repairs to our existing facilities and equipment, and to pay for improvements. Over the last several years, GSD has implemented a number of innovative cost-saving measures to keep rates low. Unfortunately, costs are outpacing revenues, and adjustments to our rates are needed.

Why and Why Now?

GSD last adjusted rates in 2019. To ensure that future rate adjustments are equitable and fair, the District participated in a state-wide wastewater sampling survey. The survey has provided new data which allows us to set appropriate user fees. A local firm specializing in rate studies was hired in 2025 to assist in developing an updated rate structure based on the new wastewater data.

 

What are the next steps?

The final results of the rate study will be considered by the Governing Board in March. After that, the proposed rate changes will be discussed at a Proposition 218 public hearing in May. A formal notice detailing the information about the public hearing and proposed rate changes will be sent out prior to the meeting.

  • Mission:

    We protect public health and the environment through cost-effective wastewater collection, treatment, and resource recovery to meet present and future community needs.

  • Vision:

    To be the Region’s Leader in Water Resource Recovery through Excellence and Innovation.

  • Values:

    We value our Community, the People we Serve, and the Environment we Protect by: Acting with Integrity, Being Dependable, Being Responsible, Being Safe and, Being Innovative.