Water Quality in Santa Cruz, CA
40 water systems serving 100,582 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across Santa Cruz water systems is 1.9 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 681 |
| Health-based violations | 304 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in Santa Cruz
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Santa Cruz tap water safe to drink?
Santa Cruz tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in Santa Cruz, California?
Santa Cruz has 40 public water systems serving approximately 100,582 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.9 ppb. There are 681 total violations on record.
Does Santa Cruz have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.9 ppb across Santa Cruz's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve Santa Cruz?
40 public water systems are registered in Santa Cruz, California with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 100,582 people.