93103 ZIP Water Quality

Latest water quality information for ZIP Code 93103, California

Last update on March 2025

Poor

Not legally unsafe but concerning.

Exceeds 0 EPA limits and 13 recommended standards.

Water Provider
city of santa barbara water department
Owner Type
L (Local Government)
Population Served
95,628
Data Sources
2010-2024

Contaminants exceeding EPA limits

What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are found at levels higher than what the EPA allows. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) is a U.S. government agency that sets legal limits for harmful contaminants to protect public health. Exceeding these limits means the water may pose health risks based on federal safety standards.

Good news! No contaminants were found to exceed EPA limits.

Contaminants exceeding recommended standards

What it means: This refers to substances in the water that are above health-based guidelines set by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These standards, while not always legally enforceable, are based on scientific research to protect health. Exceeding them may indicate potential health concerns.

Atrazine

0.2000 ppb
2.0x
Recommended: 0.1000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Endocrine disruption

Boron

113.70 ppm
227.4x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Reproductive issues

Bromodichloromethane

7.80 ppb
130.0x
Recommended: 0.0600 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Bromoform

2.80 ppb
5.6x
Recommended: 0.5000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Chloroform

10.40 ppb
26.0x
Recommended: 0.4000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Dibromochloromethane

7.30 ppb
73.0x
Recommended: 0.1000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Heptachlor

0.1000 ppb
12.5x
Recommended: 0.008000 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Hexachlorobenzene

0.2000 ppb
6.7x
Recommended: 0.0300 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Hydrogen Sulfide

21 ppm
420.0x
Recommended: 0.0500 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Aesthetic concern

Lindane

0.1000 ppb
3.1x
Recommended: 0.0320 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Neurotoxicity, cancer

Polychlorinated Biphenyls

0.3000 ppb
3.3x
Recommended: 0.0900 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Sodium

57.30 ppm
2.9x
Recommended: 20 ppm
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Hypertension

Total Thms

26.80 ppb
178.7x
Recommended: 0.1500 ppb
Above health-based recommendations

Potential Health Effects

Cancer

Other Detected Contaminants

Contaminant Detected Level EPA Limit Recommended Status
Alachlor 0.4000 ppb 2 ppb 2 ppb Within limits
Aluminum 10.60 ppb 200 ppb 600 ppb Within limits
Calcium 27.20 ppm Not established 80 ppm Within limits
Chloride 72.40 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Cobalt 27.40 ppb Not established 70 ppb Within limits
Conductivity 781.20 µS/cm Not established 800 µS/cm Within limits
Copper 108 ppb 1300 ppb 300 ppb Within limits
Dalapon 4.70 ppb 200 ppb 200 ppb Within limits
Dinoseb 1 ppb 7 ppb 7 ppb Within limits
Endrin 0.1000 ppb 2 ppb 0.3000 ppb Within limits
Fluoride 299.10 ppb 4000 ppb 2000 ppb Within limits
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 0.4000 ppb 50 ppb 2 ppb Within limits
Magnesium 21.10 ppm Not established 30 ppm Within limits
Molybdenum 5.60 ppb Not established 40 ppb Within limits
Odor 2.20 TON 3 TON 3 TON Within limits
Pentachlorophenol 0.2000 ppb 1 ppb 0.3000 ppb Within limits
Ph Level 5.80 pH units 8.50 pH units 8.50 pH units Within limits
Picloram 0.5000 ppb 500 ppb 166 ppb Within limits
Potassium 3.30 ppb Not established 5000 ppb Within limits
Silica 10.70 ppm Not established 25 ppm Within limits
Silvex 0.6000 ppb 50 ppb 50 ppb Within limits
Specific Conductivity 415.40 µmhos/cm Not established 800 µmhos/cm Within limits
Strontium 535.80 ppb Not established 1500 ppb Within limits
Sulfate 188 ppm 250 ppm 250 ppm Within limits
Total Dissolved Solids 283.80 ppm 500 ppm 500 ppm Within limits
Trichlorofluoromethane 0.8000 ppb Not established 1300 ppb Within limits
Zinc 79 ppb 5000 ppb 5000 ppb Within limits
No additional contaminants detected.

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