Free Air Purifiers Still Available for Old Town Residents
Goleta Monarch Press
October 1, 2026
If you live in Old Town Goleta, there's still time to grab a free air purifier — but you'll want to move fast. The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District still has a limited supply set aside for Old Town residents, and once they're gone, they're gone. As our friends at the Goleta Monarch Press reminded readers this week, this isn't a wait-and-see situation.
Old Town sits close to the airport, the freeway, and a lot of industrial activity, so cleaner indoor air isn't just a nice-to-have — it's a real quality-of-life upgrade, especially for families, seniors, and anyone with asthma or allergies. The 805's wildfire seasons haven't made things easier either.
So if you've been meaning to claim yours, don't put it off. Check with the APCD, confirm you qualify, and cross it off your list. Neighbors helping neighbors breathe easier — that's the Goleta way.
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