Water Quality in Santa Cruz, CA (95066)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95066.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

15,135

Population

15

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (15)

Santa Cruz Water Department

Surface water 94,626 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Watsonville, City Of

Surface water 65,231 people served
0 violations

Soquel Creek Water District

Purchased surface water 40,809 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1.6 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist

1 health-based
Surface water 21,145 people served
2 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based

Scotts Valley Water District

Groundwater 11,197 people served
0 violations

Mission Springs Conference Center

Groundwater 1,310 people served
0 violations

Aviza Technology

Groundwater 650 people served
0 violations

Blue & Gold Star Mobile Home

Groundwater 375 people served
0 violations

Interdesign, Inc

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

The Camp

Groundwater 120 people served
0 violations

Darlene'S Valley Lounge

Groundwater 75 people served
0 violations

Hidden Meadow Mutual Water Co

All resolved
Groundwater 45 people served
2 violations (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.65 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Springbrook Park Mwc

Groundwater 31 people served
0 violations

Vista Del Lago Mobile Home Estates

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Spring Lakes Mhp

Groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
2 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.65 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2024

How Does This Compare?

Santa Cruz (95066) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th percentile More violations

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.

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