Montecito’s $14 million program of facility improvements continues to focus on upgrading the community's water system, to assure that it will provide reliable water service into the future.

Highest Quality Montecito Water District is installing the highest quality ductile iron pipe with an expected lifetime of over 100 years. Ductile iron is exceptionally resistant to breaks, earthquakes and other problems. Upper Toro Canyon Completed The District recently completed work in the Toro Canyon area, replacing a 1940s era 2-inch diameter galvanized pipe with a new 8-inch diameter ductile iron pipe. Having recently completed installing	Pipe installation in Toro Canyon.   pipeline in the lower and mid Toro Canyon areas, MWD has just added another 4,000 feet of pipe and five new fire hydrants, beginning at East Valley Road and extending to the Dangerfield Vault.	Customer Benefits The new larger ductile iron pipelines will provide: Improved water pressure Increased reliability, with fewer leaks and breaks More earthquake protection Better water flow for firefighters.

Pardon Our Dust

If you live in one of the following areas, you may see District construction crews upgrading pipelines and fire hydrants. Please pardon the temporary inconvenience while we work to improve your water system.

Recently Completed Projects:

• San Ysidro Road
• Upper Toro Canyon Road

Underway or Planned For This Year:

• Riven Rock Park
• Sycamore Canyon Road
• Park Lane
• Oriole Road

Customer Information

Advisory letters are sent to affected residents at least one week in advance of construction activity.