Water manager reports lower flows, wildfire preparedness steps, staffing updates

Jan 16, 2025

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.

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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.

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