Facts and Figures
Formed:
July 7, 1959 by State Legislation under the California Water Code.
Our Mission:
To provide the residential and agricultural customers in the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 service area with reasonably priced, reliable, high quality water supply, and efficient and economical public services.
Service Area:
Covers about 10,850 acres including the communities of Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Ballard and incorporated area of the City of Solvang.
Population Served:
6,737 not inclusive of the City of Solvang.
Budget:
Average Annual Budget, $8.5 million (not including City of Solvang State Water Passthrough payment).
Staffing:
17 Employees.
Reservoirs:
Two Reservoirs and two tanks, with a combined capacity 16.75 Million Gallons.
Sources of Water Supply:
Santa Ynez Uplands Groundwater Basin, Santa Ynez River Alluvium, State Water Project, The United States of America Bureau of Reclamation – Cachuma Project
Distribution System:
Over 86.7 miles of water lines and five (5) booster stations with three (3) water pressure zones.
Water Service Connections:
2,700
Transmission/Distribution Sample Points:
The Water District collects and analyzes water quality samples on a weekly basis at four locations.
Water Supplies Regulated By:
United States Bureau of Reclamation, California Department of Health Services, and Department of Water Resources
Events
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January Water Use Bill Due
Fri, February 26, 2021 -
Pink Slip Day - Late Notices Mailed
Wed, March 10, 2021 -
Board of Trustees Meeting - 3:00 p.m.
Tue, March 16, 2021 -
February Water Use Bill Due
Wed, March 31, 2021 -
Pink Slip Day - Late Notices Mailed
Mon, April 12, 2021
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