Santa Maria residents are encouraged to use the water hotline

Santa Maria is asking residents to come forward with water conservation concerns.

The city’s Department of Utilities has established a water conservation hotline.

The hotline will allow residents and businesses to voice concerns, report water abuse or leaks, and request information about water conservation.

“We have been in a drought for many years. There were deviations of maybe one or two years that were wet. The bottom line is to save water if we save a gallon right now, it could be a gallon you need tomorrow,” said Mark Van De Kamp, public information manager for the City of Santa Maria.

The water conservation hotline is (805) 925-0951.

Emails can also be sent to [email protected]