Lead Pipe Map

California · 21 community water systems

Lead pipes in Santa Barbara County, CA

21 community water systems serving Santa Barbara County reported 0 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,969 of unknown material. The most are in City of Santa Maria Utilities Department.

0.1% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, about the same as the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).

0Lead
125Galvanized, replace
19,969Unknown
99,540Non-lead

Water systems serving Santa Barbara County

Water systemLeadGalv.Unknown% leadPeople
City of Santa Maria Utilities DepartmentSanta Barbara County06019,7430.2%112,208
Los Alamos Community Services DistrictSanta Barbara County05609.0%1,534
Guadalupe Water DepartmentSanta Barbara County0900.4%8,897
El Capitan Mutual Water CompanySanta Barbara County001900%325
Rolling Hills Mutual Water CompanySanta Barbara County00180%66
San Marcos Mutual Water CompanySanta Barbara County00120%120
Ellwood Mutual Water CompanySanta Barbara County0060%186
City of Santa Barbara Water DepartmentSanta Barbara0000%93,334
Goleta Water DistrictSanta Barbara County0000%85,535
Lompoc-City Water Utility DivLompoc0000%40,538
Golden State Water Company - OrcuttSanta Barbara County0000%34,267
Carpinteria Valley Water DistrictSanta Barbara County0000%16,356
American Water O&m, LLC - VSFBSanta Barbara County0000%14,971
Montecito Water DistSanta Barbara County0000%12,010
Vandenberg Village Comm. Serv. Dist.Santa Barbara County0000%7,308
Santa Ynez River Water Cons. Dist. Id#1Santa Barbara County0000%7,022
Solvang Water DivisionSanta Barbara County0000%5,980
City of Buellton Water DivisionSanta Barbara County0000%5,091
La Cumbre Mutual Water CoSanta Barbara County0000%4,861
Mission Hills CSDSanta Barbara County0000%3,600
Golden State Water Company - TanglewoodSanta Barbara County0000%1,979

Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.

What to do if your line is lead or unknown

  1. Check the pipe where water enters your home.
  2. Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
  3. Test your water, often free through the utility.
  4. Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.

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Questions

Does Santa Barbara County have lead pipes?

Yes. Water systems serving Santa Barbara County reported 0 lead and 125 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 19,969 of unknown material.

Which Santa Barbara County water systems have the most lead lines?

City of Santa Maria Utilities Department (60), Los Alamos Community Services District (56), Guadalupe Water Department (9).

How do I check my home in Santa Barbara County?

Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.