Water Quality in Santa Maria, CA
48 water systems serving 118,883 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Santa Maria water systems is 2.0 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered action level violations.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 504 |
| Health-based violations | 153 |
| Lead action level violations | 1 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Santa Maria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Maria tap water safe to drink?
Santa Maria 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 Maria, California?
Santa Maria has 48 public water systems serving approximately 118,883 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 2.0 ppb. There are 504 total violations on record.
Does Santa Maria have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 2.0 ppb across Santa Maria's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. 1 system have triggered lead action level violations.
How many water utilities serve Santa Maria?
48 public water systems are registered in Santa Maria, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 118,883 people.