Water Quality in Santa Cruz, CA (95018)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95018.
Active Health Violations
8 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 70% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
6,594
Population
31
Water Systems
12
Violations (5yr)
8
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (31)
Santa Cruz Water Department
Watsonville, City Of
Soquel Creek Water District
San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist
1 health-basedCsp - Big Basin State Park
Butano State Park - Trail Cmp
Csp- Kirkwood Entrance
Forest Lakes Mwc
Csp - Ano Nuevo State Park
Csp - Rancho Del Oso
Csp - Castle Rock
Roaring Camp Railroad Inc
Csp Castle Rock State Park
Big Redwood Park Water
1 health-basedCsp - Portola State Park
Olympia Mutual Water Company
Csp Saddle Mountain Property
Csp Saddle Mountain
El Sol Water Company
Butano State Park - Csp
Pigeon Point Hostel
River Grove Mutual Water Assn
6 health-basedFelton Heights Mutual Water
Csp-Nature Center
Csp - Tree Farm
Olmo Meadow Butano State Park
Portola State Park
Pine Mt Big Basin State Pk
California State Parks
Csp Portola State Park
Csp Butano State Park
Contaminants Found
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Santa Cruz (95018) has more violations than 70% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 12.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.