Tap water quality in Santa Maria, California? Is it safe to drink?

The water quality in Santa Maria, California, is a topic of considerable importance for its residents. The local water utility serving the area ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, aiming to provide safe and clean water to the community. However, several issues related to water quality have been identified in the region.

Water Quality Problems in Santa Maria:

Source: The primary sources of water for Santa Maria include both groundwater and surface water. Groundwater is drawn from local wells tapping into underground aquifers, while surface water is usually sourced from nearby rivers and reservoirs. Due to agricultural runoff and industrial activities, these sources are susceptible to various contaminants.
Testing and Standards: The local water utility performs routine testing to ensure water safety and compliance with standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Despite these efforts, occasional violations and alerts regarding contaminant levels have been reported.
Water Hardness: Santa Maria's water is characterized by moderate to high levels of hardness, which means it contains elevated concentrations of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. This water hardness can lead to scaling and mineral buildup in plumbing systems and household appliances, reducing their efficiency and lifespan.
Common Concerns: Among the prevalent issues are elevated levels of nitrates, arsenic, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These contaminants can originate from agricultural activities, industrial discharges, and naturally occurring sources. Additionally, residents often express concerns about the taste and odor of the tap water, which can be affected by the presence of chlorine and other treatment chemicals.

Residents of Santa Maria are encouraged to consider the use of water purifiers and water softeners to mitigate these water quality issues. By installing appropriate filtration and softening systems, households can ensure that their drinking water is both safe and pleasant to use. These measures can help reduce exposure to contaminants and improve the taste and odor of the water, providing added peace of mind for families in the community.

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Types of filters	GAC & Carbon	Micro filter	Ultra filter	Nano filter	Reverse Osmosis filter
Particle size filtered	> 10 Microns	10 to 0.1 Microns	0.1 to 0.01 Microns	0.01 to 0.001 Microns	< 0.0001 Microns

Common Suspended Compounds
Sediments
Pollen
Giardia Cysts
Bacteria, Algae
Yeast Cells
Asbestos fibers
Blue Indigo Dye
Cryptosporidium
MicroPlastics	Some
PFAs -polyfluoroalkyl substances	Some
Arsenic, Lead, Cadmium, Mercury
Haloacetic acids (HAA5/HAA9)
Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Viruses			Some
Colloidal Silica			Some

Common Dissolved solids
1,1-Dichloroethane
Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene)
Trichloroethylene
Pesticides and Herbicides	Some	Some
Synthetic Dyes
Bromide	Some	Some	Some	Some
Bromochloromethane	Some	Some	Some	Some
Hardness				Some
Aqueous Salts				Some
Endocrine disruptors				Some
Nitrate & nitrite				Some
1,4-Dioxane				Some
Aluminum				Some
Barium				Some
Chromium (total)				Some
Fluoride				Some
Manganese				Some
Molybdenum				Some
Selenium				Some
Strontium				Some
Trichlorofluoromethane				Some
Uranium, combined (pCi/L)				Some

What do we do? How do we help?

We have developed the TDSBot, an inexpensive IOT device that monitors, in real time, the Incoming and Outgoing TDS levels, temperature, flow rate and cumulative volume of water filtered. Easy to install, it works with all water purifiers including, sediment, GAC, Carbon, Micro, Ultra, Nano and Reverse Osmosis water filters. Key benefits:

Know the incoming and filtered water quality in real time.
Know the volume of water filtered by day, week, month and total.
Know in advance when to change filter cartridges. Too often we tend to realize that they need changing after the water purifier has stopped working or worse, when the water smells bad.
Change filters only when needed. Sometimes filters perform longer than their standard life due to better incoming water or lower usage. Reduce waste and save money.
Quality data collected is aggregated to show real time water quality data to all the community.

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Learn About Water Quality

* A definition specific to a few codes is that “Safe drinking water” means water that meets all primary and secondary drinking water standards. Drinking water standards are set based on potential health impacts and also take into account the cost to meet the drinking water standard. Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines drinking water as safe when humans can drink it with low risk of immediate or long-term harm to your health. Although there may be health risks associated with certain contaminants found in drinking water not all contaminants are necessarily harmful.

** Based on the data collected from the TDSBots installed in Los Angeles, California

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