Utilities & Infrastructure in Santa Barbara, CA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
93.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
83.1%
of households
No Internet
3.7%
of households
Total Households
36,618
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.8%
of households
Smartphone
92.1%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
85.5%
of households
Tablet
67.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
16
Population Served
117,465
Violations (5yr)
3
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF SANTA BARBARA WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Surface water | 98,872 | 0 |
| MONTECITO WATER DIST | Community | Surface water | 11,962 | 0 |
| LA CUMBRE MUTUAL WATER CO | Community | Purchased surface water | 4,861 | 0 |
| SAN VICENTE WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 550 | 0 |
| MAGIC MOUNTAIN MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 221 | 0 |
| LAS POSITAS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 200 | 0 |
| ELLWOOD MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 186 | 1 |
| PAINTED CAVE | Community | Ground water | 160 | 0 |
| SAN MARCOS MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water under influence of surface water | 120 | 0 |
| MONTECITO SEA MEADOWS | Community | Ground water | 70 | 0 |
| CACHUMA VILLAGE | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| VIEJA MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 60 | 0 |
| LINGATE LANE MUTUAL WATER COMPANY | Community | Ground water | 55 | 1 |
| ESTERINA PROPERTIES | Community | Ground water | 50 | 1 |
| ROSARIO PARK | Community | Ground water | 38 | 0 |
| CACHUMA PROJECT | Community | Purchased surface water | 0 | 0 |
93.7% of households in Santa Barbara have broadband internet access. 83.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.7% of households have no internet access. 5.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 16 water systems, providing water to 117,465 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.