Water Quality in Santa Barbara, CA
74 water systems serving 129,293 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Santa Barbara water systems is 2.1 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 811 |
| Health-based violations | 283 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Santa Barbara
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Barbara tap water safe to drink?
Santa Barbara tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Santa Barbara, California?
Santa Barbara has 74 public water systems serving approximately 129,293 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.1 ppb. There are 811 total violations on record.
Does Santa Barbara have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.1 ppb across Santa Barbara's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Santa Barbara?
74 public water systems are registered in Santa Barbara, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 129,293 people.