CSA 23 - Santa Margarita

County Service Area 23 (CSA 23) was formed on July 27, 1999 and provides water services and lighting to the unincorporated community of Santa Margarita. Water is sourced entirely from groundwater. Typically, the groundwater is sufficient to meet the community’s needs, though drought conditions have historically impacted its availability. In 2016, the Intertie Project, a 2.5-mile pipeline along El Camino Real, was completed to ensure a reliable water supply during emergencies. CSA 23 consists of two (2) active groundwater wells and two (2) water storage tanks, currently serving to meet the needs of Santa Margarita customers.


News and Announcements


Projects

Santa Margarita Bolted Water Tank Replacement Project (Webpage)

Boundary Map

Pay My Water Bill

Water Service Rates & Ordinances

CSA 23 (Santa Margarita) Advisory Group

CSA 23 advises the SLO County Board of Supervisors on topics including drainage and flood control, water supply, street lighting, traffic, vegetation and debris control for fire safety.

When: 2nd Thursday of the month, (except January and July).

Where: Santa Margarita Community Hall (Corner of Murphy Avenue and I Street).

Contact: smcsa23@gmail.com; Facebook Page: @SLOCSA23

Documents

Water Conservation and Drought Response

Water Conservation Resources

 

“California is experiencing climate shifts that bring more extreme weather, resulting in a massive swing of our driest three years on record moving into some of the wettest weeks in recent history.” – www.saveourwater.com

Although a water “ALERT” Status is not currently in effect, the shallow basin below Santa Margarita is the only water source for the community and customers should continue to use water wisely.

Helping to protect your water supply now will help to avoid the need for mandatory measures in future years with less water. Visit Public Works Water Conservation for ways you can help save our water.

Thank you for your cooperation in reducing Santa Margarita’s water usage.

San Luis Obispo County Public Works

Please click here for water conservation tips and other resources.

Water Supply Status

Current Water Status: OK

The shallow basin below Santa Margarita is the only water source for the community, and the County has developed a program to help protect the water supply and avoid the need for mandatory measures. The levels of response described below are required to protect the supply and minimize impacts to the community.

The shallow basin below Santa Margarita is the only water source for the community, and the County has developed a program to help protect the water supply and avoid the need for mandatory measures. The levels of response described below are required to protect the supply and minimize impacts to the community.

  • When the average rainfall and groundwater levels are at or near normal levels, the status is OK. Residents are entitled to all the water they can put to reasonable and beneficial use.

  • If the groundwater drops below normal levels and the supply appears to be at risk, then the water supply status is ALERT. An ALERT status requests that all residents and business owners in Santa Margarita voluntarily reduce their water usage.

  • If the groundwater drops significantly below normal levels and the supply appears to be at risk, then the water supply status is CRITICAL. During a CRITICAL status, mandatory conservation measures would be implemented.