SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Incidents:
110
Last Incident:
February 20, 2018

Note: Just because the latest incident is in 2017 or 2018 doesn't mean your water is free of contaminants! There is a considerable lag between when data is collected and when it is published by the EPA.

Contaminants

All Incidents

Water System Type Measure Violation Effects Begin Date
BETTERAVIA GAS & MART Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2018-02-20
BETTERAVIA GAS & MART Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2018-02-20
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-07-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-07-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-07-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-07-01
BONITA SCHOOL Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BONITA SCHOOL Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BONITA SCHOOL Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BETTER COOLING PRODUCE Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
BONITA SCHOOL Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-04-01
CENTRAL CITY COOLING Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-01-01
CENTRAL CITY COOLING Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2017-01-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-10-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-10-01
SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2015-09-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-07-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-07-01
PARADISE STORE Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2015-05-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-04-01
MONTECITO WATER DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-04-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-04-01
MONTECITO WATER DIST TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-04-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-01-01
AMERICAN WATER O&M, LLC - VAFB TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2015-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2014-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2014-01-01
RANCHO LA SCHERPA Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2013-10-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-10-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-10-01
EL CAPITAN MUTUAL WATER CO Coliform (TCR) MCL, Acute (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2013-09-01
SAN MARCOS CHRISTIAN CAMP Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2013-07-01
CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2013-07-01
PARKER WINERY Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2013-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-07-01
LOS PRIETOS BOY'S CAMP/ACADEMY Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2013-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-07-01
CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2013-07-01
CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2013-04-01
CARPINTERIA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT TTHM MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer 2013-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2013-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-10-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-10-01
BETTERAVIA GAS & MART Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2012-09-01
BETTERAVIA GAS & MART Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2012-09-01
HEALTH SANI SVCS RECY CTR Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2012-08-01
HEALTH SANI SVCS RECY CTR Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2012-08-01
HEALTH SANI SVCS RECY CTR Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2012-08-01
HEALTH SANI SVCS RECY CTR Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2012-08-01
HEALTH SANI SVCS RECY CTR Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2012-08-01
HEALTH SANI SVCS RECY CTR Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2012-08-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-04-01
SANTA YNEZ RIVER WATER CONS. DIST. ID#1 Coliform (TCR) MCL, Acute (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2012-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2012-01-01
SAGEBRUSH ANNIE'S Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2011-11-01
SAGEBRUSH ANNIE'S Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2011-11-01
SAGEBRUSH ANNIE'S Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2011-11-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-11-01
SAGEBRUSH ANNIE'S Nitrate MCL, Single Sample Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2011-11-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-11-01
MELVILLE WINERY Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2011-10-01
PAINTED CAVE MWC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2011-08-01
PAINTED CAVE MWC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2011-08-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2011-06-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2011-01-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-10-01
FLOOD RANCH CO/RANCHO SISQUOC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-10-01
FLOOD RANCH CO/RANCHO SISQUOC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-10-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-10-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-10-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-07-01
FLOOD RANCH CO/RANCHO SISQUOC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-07-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-07-01
FLOOD RANCH CO/RANCHO SISQUOC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-07-01
FLOOD RANCH CO/RANCHO SISQUOC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-05-01
FLOOD RANCH CO/RANCHO SISQUOC Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-05-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-04-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-04-01
CUYAMA MUTUAL WATER CO. Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2010-02-01
CUYAMA MUTUAL WATER CO. Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2010-02-01
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-02-01
CUYAMA MUTUAL WATER CO. Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrate in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2010-02-01
CUYAMA MUTUAL WATER CO. Coliform (TCR) MCL, Monthly (TCR) Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5 2010-02-01
CUYAMA MUTUAL WATER CO. Nitrate MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Infants below the age of six months who drink water containing nitrite in excess of the MCL could become seriously ill and, if untreated, may die. Symptoms include shortness of breath and blue-baby syndrome. 2010-02-01
CUYAMA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT Arsenic MCL, Average Maximum Contaminant Level Violation Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer 2010-01-01