California · population 111,346
Lead pipes in Santa Maria, CA
60 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Santa Maria (population 111,346) gets its water from City of Santa Maria Utilities Department. That system reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 25,058, with 19,743 more of unknown material.
0.2% of City of Santa Maria Utilities Department's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, higher than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.2%
- Unknown 79%
- Non-lead 21%
Latest lead test for City of Santa Maria Utilities Department (Jan 2023–Dec 2025): not detected at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists no Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for City of Santa Maria Utilities Department.
Water systems serving Santa Maria
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Santa Maria Utilities DepartmentMain system | 0 | 60 | 19,743 | 0.2% |
| Golden State Water Company - OrcuttServes nearby areas | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Santa Maria
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on City of Santa Maria Utilities Department's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Arroyo Grandeno lead reported
- Grover Beachno lead reported
- Lompocno lead reported
- Solvangno lead reported
- Morro Bayno lead reported
- Atascaderono lead reported
- Goletano lead reported
- El Paso de Robles (Paso Robles)no lead reported
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Questions
Does Santa Maria, CA have lead pipes?
Yes. City of Santa Maria Utilities Department, which serves Santa Maria, reported 0 lead and 60 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,743 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Santa Maria?
EPA's service area maps place most of Santa Maria in City of Santa Maria Utilities Department's service area (PWSID CA4210011). Golden State Water Company - Orcutt also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Santa Maria home has a lead service line?
Search your address on City of Santa Maria Utilities Department's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Santa Maria be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask City of Santa Maria Utilities Department whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.