Water Quality in Santa Maria, CA (93436)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 93436.
Active Health Violations
9 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 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
55,820
Population
20
Water Systems
14
Violations (5yr)
9
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
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 resolvedVandenberg Village Comm. Serv. Dist.
Mission Hills Csd
Valley Drive-In Theater
La Purisima Golf Course
Csp La Purisima Mission
Imerys Filtration Minerals, Inc
All resolvedWestern Spaceport Museum
Vista Hills Mutual Water Company
1 health-basedThe Hilt Estate
Santa Rita Water
7 health-basedRosario Park
Melville Winery
Zala Creek Water Sys
Sanford Winery
1 health-basedBabcock Winery
All resolvedContaminants Found
A naturally occurring element that can cause cancer and other health effects at high levels.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
At high levels, nitrate can cause blue baby syndrome in infants.
Similar to nitrate — harmful to infants at high levels.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2025
Copper (Cu)
Exceeds limitSampled: Jul 2022
How Does This Compare?
Santa Maria (93436) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 14.
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
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.