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SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT

Serving 7 cities in CA

Action Needed
8 above health guidelines
88K
People Served
7
Cities
1
Water Sources
0
MCL Violations

Official SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Resources

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Service Area

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Service Area

This map shows the approximate service area for SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT. Actual coverage may vary. Contact the utility directly to confirm service availability at your address.

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Water Quality Grade

F
Failing

Significant water quality issues. Filter recommended.

Quality Score20/100
8
Above Health Guidelines
0
EPA Violations

Grade is calculated based on contaminants exceeding health guidelines (MCLG) and EPA Maximum Contaminant Level violations. A = Excellent (90-100), B = Good (80-89), C = Fair (70-79), D = Poor (60-69), F = Failing (<60).

Is SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Water Safe to Drink?

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT has reported 8 contaminants above EPA health-based guidelines (MCLGs) in at least one city served. We recommend reviewing individual city reports below for specific water quality details.

This utility serves 87,957 people across 7 cities in CA. Water quality can vary by location within the service area. Check individual city pages below for detailed contaminant data specific to your area.

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Service Area

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Contact & Information

Emergency Line

831) 471-1131

24/7 After-Hours

Mailing Address

212 Locust Street Suite A Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Water Sources & Treatment

Water Sources

Surface water

Treatment Methods

aerationconventionalfiltrationpre-oxidation with chlorine

Disinfectant Used

filtration, hypochlorite

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Annual Water Quality Reports

2026 Water Quality Report
Latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
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Historical reports are being compiled. Check back soon for archived water quality data.

What is a CCR? The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that water utilities are required by the EPA to provide to customers. It contains information about your water source, detected contaminants, and compliance status.

Recommended Water Filters for SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT

Based on water quality data from cities served by SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT, we recommend NSF-certified filters that can remove contaminants above health guidelines.

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