The City of Santa Barbara has released a Draft Wastewater and Water Systems Climate Adaptation Plan the first of its kind in California. It is seeking public comments through Feb. 10. Jointly funded by the California Coastal Commission, California Coastal Conservancy and the City. The plan lays out how Santa Barbara will shield critical water and wastewater infrastructure from rising seas, heavier storms and increased flooding. City officials say the wastewater system is the highest-priority risk. Heavy rain can push floodwater into sewer pipes and manholes, overwhelming the system and causing sanitary sewer overflows.