Water Quality in Santa Maria, CA (93117)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93117.
Active Health Violations
5 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 75% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
52,934
Population
49
Water Systems
17
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (49)
City Of Santa Maria Utilities Department
City Of Santa Barbara Water Department
Goleta Water District
Lompoc-City Water Utility Div
Golden State Water Company - Orcutt
All resolvedSanta Barbara Research Center
Gaviota Beach State Park
Santa Barbara Business Park
South Coast Inn
El Capitan Mutual Water Company
1 health-basedFolded Hills Winery
All resolvedGoleta Valle Vista M.W. Co.
Los Carneros Investment,Ltd
Gaviota Village
William R Pulice
Resource Center
Carlie Smith Water System
Bei Motion Systems Co.
Los Prietos Campground
Sable Offshore Corp Las Flores Canyon
1 health-basedVista Del Mar Union School - Inactive
Alegria Domestic Mutual Water Company
Bottiani Properties
Usfs - Mcgill Campground
Vista De Las Cruces
All resolvedSan Augustine Mutual Water Company
Sable Offshore Corp Popco
1 health-basedAec-Able Engineering Co.,Inc.
Santa Anita Mutual Water Company
Harwin And Macaluso Developmen
Kellogg/Thornwood Properties
Gaviota Oil Heating Facility
1 health-basedFremont Campground
Stony Creek Campground
Santa Ynez Campground
Pendola Station & Middle
Chuchupate Campground
Moreton Bay Professional Plaza
1 health-basedGaviota State Beach Park
Howden Fluid Systems
Ozena Campground And Station
White Oak Station
Circle Bar B Guest Ranch
All resolvedParadise Campground
Nettle Springs Campground
Hog Pen Springs Campground
High Mountain Campground
Indigo Systems
Usfs - Blue Point Campground
Contaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jul 2024
How Does This Compare?
Santa Maria (93117) has more violations than 75% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 17.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.