Water Quality in Santa Cruz, CA (95073)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 95073.
Active Health Violations
2 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 62% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
11,639
Population
13
Water Systems
8
Violations (5yr)
2
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)
Santa Cruz Water Department
Watsonville, City Of
Soquel Creek Water District
San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist
1 health-basedSeventh Day Adventist Camp
All resolvedMountain Elementary School
1 health-basedKennolyn Camp
Carriage Acres Mobile Home
San Luis R.V. Resort Closed
Land Of Medicine Buddha
St Clare'S Retreat
Enchanted Valley
All resolvedLagunita Mutual Water Co
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 (95073) has more violations than 62% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 8.
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.