This data layer shows areas that were determined to be of groundwater basin recharge potential within Santa Barbara County.
The recharge zone analysis used GIS layers representing two
main criteria (groundwater depth and hydrologic soil type) to determine areas of high, medium and
low recharge potential. Recharge potential characterized through previous studies of groundwater
basins was incorporated into this analysis when possible. It should be noted that the Figure represents a high level
analysis and that a more detailed site specific analysis would need to be conducted prior to selecting
any site for a recharge facility.