Contractor Cleaning Sewer Mains on State Street and Downtown Area Starting October 12

Contractor Cleaning Sewer Mains on State Street and Downtown Area Starting October 12

The City of Santa Barbara has contracted Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment to perform sewer main cleaning on City streets and on properties on State Street and the Downtown area with sewer easements starting Monday, October 12, 2026, through early November. Work will be completed Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Cleaning the sewer mains removes debris and root growth, ensuring wastewater flows freely to the El Estero Water Resource Center to be treated. This contract provides additional staffing and equipment to support City staff who usually perform these cleaning tasks. If necessary, Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment staff may need to briefly access properties to access sewer manholes to clean sewer mains. If entry into private property is required, the contractor will notify the homeowner regarding the work to be completed. Residents may notice temporary parking restrictions, traffic control signs, equipment noise, and brief delays while crews are working. Please view the map below showing where work will take place.

Work will be completed within the purple outline on State Street and the Downtown area as well as a portion of Santa Barbara Street to Chapala Street, De La Vina Street and Bath Street and surrounding streets.

For more information, please contact:
El Estero Water Resource Center: (805) 568-1010
Email: [email protected]
View the website: Wastewater Collection System | City of Santa Barbara