What was found in ZIP 93108
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 994500 µg/L 9945% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 11870 µg/L 5935% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 7100 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 615 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 810 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 121 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 612 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 254 µg/L 508% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 50 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 175 µg/L 8.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 76.28 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 101.05 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 34.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 69.15 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 42.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2024
Highest in the ZIP: 56 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 48.2 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 37 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 24.8 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 22.5 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 18.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.83 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 10 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 8.0161 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 7.97 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromate | 7.03 µg/L 70% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.48 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4.25 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.635 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 4 µg/L — MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.9355 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.5900 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Mercury | 0.0200 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: MONTECITO WATER DIST · 11,962 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT · 99,323 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 93108
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT | CA | 99,323 |
| MONTECITO WATER DIST | CA | 11,962 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 93108 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 93108 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 93108. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 93108?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 93108. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 93108's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Cyanide, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.