Due to a scheduled emergency shutdown of the State Water pipeline, the City of Santa Maria is urging all residents and businesses to conserve water immediately.

Santa Maria relies on two primary sources of water: groundwater and imported State Water. The State Water Project, managed by the California Department of Water Resources and conveyed locally by the Central Coast Water Authority, will temporarily cease deliveries to all member agencies, including Santa Maria, to inspect and repair a leak in the transmission line. The repair is expected to take four days.

During this shutdown, the City will rely solely on local groundwater supplies to meet essential needs. While water service will remain active, community-wide conservation is critical to ensure water remains available for public h

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