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City of Santa Barbara Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan

Water Systems Consulting, Inc., Environmental Science Associates (ESA) | December 9th, 2025


This Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan evaluates impacts on the City’s critical water and wastewater systems from hazards worsened by climate change. It is part of a broader City Adaptation and Resilience Program, which monitors changing conditions and adapts infrastructure in phases. Funded by the California Coastal Commission, Coastal Conservancy, and the City itself, the Plan satisfies state requirements and supports City Council’s goals to prepare for the effects of climate change.

Keywords

climate change, flood management, risk assessment, sea level rise, stormwater, wastewater