Santa Barbara County:

If you would like to report water pollution or a water quality problem anywhere in Santa Barbara County:

• Call the Water Quality Hotline at: 1-877-OUR-OCEAN

• Or email cleanwater@cosbpw.net

City of Santa Barbara:

Any pollutants that enter the street and reach the storm drain system will quickly flow into creeks and the ocean untreated. To report illegal discharges within the City of Santa Barbara limits:

• Call the Enforcement Hotline at: 1-805-897-2688

• Visit the Water Quality Enforcement Program website (https://www.santabarbaraca.gov/gov/depts/parksrec/creeks/quality/enforce.asp) to submit an online report.

• PLEASE NOTE: For concerns regarding environmental safety and a homeless encampment, please call the Enforcement Hotline and a Creeks Department staff member will inquire.

For water main breaks or sewer line breaks please call the City of Santa Barbara Public Works Department:

• M-F during office hours: 805-564-5377

• For emergency after hours: 805-564-5413