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Water manager reports lower flows, wildfire preparedness steps, staffing updates
Summary
Staff briefed the Water Commission on declining wastewater treatment influent and production numbers, wildfire preparedness measures for water operations, ongoing PFAS monitoring, staffing efforts and a recommendation to cancel the February commission meeting.
Water Resources staff reported operational updates to the Santa Barbara Water Commission, including declining inflows to El Estero Wastewater Treatment Plant, wildfire‑related preparedness measures for city water operations, ongoing PFAS monitoring, and staffing developments.
Dakota Corey, water supply and services manager (filling in), said recent monthly reports show both production and inflows into the El Estero Wastewater Treatment Plant declining significantly. Corey noted that a dry winter is likely a factor and that staff are also…
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