Water System Report CA

Montecito Sea Meadows

EPA ID: CA4200733 ยท 70 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Montecito Sea Meadows (CA4200733): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Montecito Sea Meadows - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 70 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

70
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$2.0M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Montecito Sea Meadows Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$223,694
Median Household Income
11,664
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Montecito Sea Meadows serves a community with a median household income of $223,694 and an estimated 11,664 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Montecito Sea Meadows's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $3,000

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

Montecito Sea Meadows (EPA ID: CA4200733) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 70 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93108 in Santa Barbara.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.006 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Montecito Sea Meadows (CA4200733) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Montecito Sea Meadows water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Montecito Sea Meadows in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Montecito Sea Meadows serve?

Montecito Sea Meadows serves approximately 70 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Montecito Sea Meadows get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Montecito Sea Meadows meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Montecito Sea Meadows serve?
Montecito Sea Meadows serves approximately 70 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Montecito Sea Meadows's water source?
Montecito Sea Meadows draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Montecito Sea Meadows's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Montecito Sea Meadows's service area?
The Montecito Sea Meadows service area has a median household income of $223,694. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Montecito Sea Meadows get its water?
Montecito Sea Meadows's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Montecito Sea Meadows Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4200733/
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