Water Quality in Santa Maria, CA (93254)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93254.
Active Health Violations
1 health-based violation 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 53% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
707
Population
11
Water Systems
5
Violations (5yr)
1
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)
City Of Santa Maria Utilities Department
City Of Santa Barbara Water Department
Goleta Water District
Santa Margarita Recreation Area
San Luis Obispo Water Department
Lompoc-City Water Utility Div
Golden State Water Company - Orcutt
All resolvedCity Of Paso Robles Water Division
Atascadero Mutual Water Co
Cuyama Community Services District
All resolvedCuyama Elementary School
1 health-basedContaminants Found
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
How Does This Compare?
Santa Maria (93254) has more violations than 53% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 5.
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.