Water Quality in Santa Maria, CA (93427)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93427.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 29% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

5,737

Population

18

Water Systems

2

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (18)

City Of Santa Maria Utilities Department

Purchased surface water 109,477 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Santa Barbara Water Department

Surface water 98,872 people served
0 violations

Goleta Water District

Surface water 84,462 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lompoc-City Water Utility Div

Surface water 40,473 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Golden State Water Company - Orcutt

All resolved
Purchased surface water 34,102 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

City Of Buellton Water Division

Purchased surface water 5,161 people served
0 violations

Pence Vineyards

Groundwater 460 people served
0 violations

Skyline Park

Groundwater 295 people served
0 violations

Vega Vineyard And Farm

Groundwater 202 people served
0 violations

Brick Barn Estate Winery

Groundwater 160 people served
0 violations

The Blakeney Ws At Rancho El Jabali

Groundwater 135 people served
0 violations

Bobcat Springs Mutual Water Company

Groundwater 115 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Lafond Winery

Groundwater 107 people served
0 violations

Highline Adventures

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Foxen Vineyard Inc.

Groundwater 66 people served
0 violations

Peake Ranch

Groundwater 47 people served
0 violations

Jonata Homeowners Association

1 health-based
Groundwater 30 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Central Coast Water Authority

Surface water 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

ArsenicHealth-Based

A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.

1 violation
All resolved
NitrateMonitoring

At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Santa Maria (93427) has more violations than 29% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2.

Fewer violations 29th percentile More violations

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.

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