Neighborhood Report
Grade C
Santa Barbara, CA Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade C
17 ZIP codes · 17 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Water quality varies significantly across Santa Barbara, CA. We analyzed 17 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade C (63/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 16 | 94% |
| D | 1 | 6% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Santa Barbara ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93102 | 68 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 2 | 93111 | 68 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 3 | 93106 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 4 | 93107 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 5 | 93120 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 6 | 93121 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 7 | 93130 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 8 | 93140 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 9 | 93150 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 10 | 93160 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 11 | 93190 | 64 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 12 | 93109 | 63 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 13 | 93110 | 63 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 14 | 93101 | 58 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 15 | 93103 | 58 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 16 | 93105 | 58 | C | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 17 | 93108 | 53 | D | 1 | 0.0032 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 13 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 4 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 17 total violations across Santa Barbara
- 0 health-based violations
- 17 of 17 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| E. coli | 17 | 17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Santa Barbara?
ZIP code 93102 has the highest safety score in Santa Barbara at 68/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Santa Barbara water safe to drink?
Santa Barbara has an average water safety score of 63/100 (C). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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