Public water system · CA4200924
ActiveEl Rancho Tajiguas
Community water system in Santa Barbara County, California, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
40
Service connections
20
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-01-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
The one violation in EPA's records.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
El Rancho Tajiguas: frequently asked questions
Is El Rancho Tajiguas's water safe to drink?
El Rancho Tajiguas is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the CA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs El Rancho Tajiguas?
El Rancho Tajiguas (PWSID CA4200924) is a private-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does El Rancho Tajiguas serve?
El Rancho Tajiguas reports serving 40 people through 20 service connections in Santa Barbara County, California.
Where does El Rancho Tajiguas get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Santa Barbara County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Santa Maria Utilities Department | Santa Barbara | 109,477 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| City of Santa Barbara Water Department | Santa Barbara | 99,323 | Community | Surface water |
| Goleta Water District | Santa Barbara | 84,462 | Community | Surface water |
| Lompoc-City Water Utility Div | Santa Barbara | 40,473 | Community | Surface water |
| Golden State Water Company - Orcutt | Santa Barbara | 34,102 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Carpinteria Valley Water District | Santa Barbara | 15,996 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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