Water Quality: Buellton, CA
4 water systems • 5,306 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Buellton is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,306 people, and has 10 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Buellton's violation count is 79% below the national average for California. Contaminants associated with violations include Arsenic, Barium.
Contaminants Found
Long-term exposure increases risk of skin, bladder, and lung cancers, as well as cardiovascular and neurological effects.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, agricultural pesticides, industrial waste
EPA limit: 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb)
Increases blood pressure and causes cardiovascular effects with long-term exposure.
Common source: Natural rock deposits, oil drilling operations, coal power plant waste
EPA limit: 2 mg/L
Water Systems Serving Buellton
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF BUELLTON WATER DIVISION | CA4210018 | Surface Water | 5,161 | 2 |
| BOBCAT SPRINGS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | CA4200891 | Groundwater | 115 | 0 |
| JONATA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION | CA4200814 | Groundwater | 30 | 6 |
| CENTRAL COAST WATER AUTHORITY | CA4210030 | Surface Water | 0 | 2 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.