Santa Barbara, CA Neighborhood Water Quality - Grade C
17 ZIP codes · 17 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup compares 17 ZIP codes across Santa Barbara, CA. The area averages a grade C (63/100); 17 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
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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