Resource Guide
It is at the discretion of the landowner to select a qualified individual to install the flow meter per the manufacturer’s specifications. Assistance from a qualified professional in flow meter selection and installation is recommended to ensure proper installation and accuracy of future flow measurements.
The resources listed here are provided for informational purposes only. Inclusion of any resource does not imply endorsement or guarantee of accuracy or effectiveness. Landowners and well operators are encouraged to independently verify information and consult qualified professionals as needed. The San Antonio Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency is not responsible for the content, services, or products offered by external websites or organizations, including but not limited to the resources listed below.
Well Meter Assistance Program
The Santa Barbara County Water Agency (SBCWA) has created the Well Metering Assistance Program (WMAP), which offers financial assistance to qualifying landowners for the purchase and installation of flow meters equipped with a visual, volume-recording totalizer. Property owners may purchase and install eligible well meters at any time, then submit documentation to SBCWA for reimbursement up to $500. Rebates are available until June 30, 2026, or until funding is depleted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Informational Presentations
Well Meter Assistance Program – September 16, 2025
WMAP Program Presentation
Taylor Drilling & Pump – August 19, 2025
Meter Selection & Installation Presentation
Sarge Green, Fresno State, Center for Irrigation Technology – April 16, 2024
SGMA-Meters, Measurement and Management
Implementation of Magnetic Meters for Irrigation Volumetric Measurement – Cal Poly, SLO
Accurate Irrigation Water Flow Measurement in Pipes – Utah State University
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