Public water system · CA4410010
ActiveSanta Cruz Water Department
Community water system in Santa Cruz County, California, drawing primarily on surface water.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
94,626
Service connections
25,465
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
Violations data landing soon.
EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for Santa Cruz Water Department are being ingested from EPA ECHO (updated quarterly) and will appear here. Until then, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Santa Cruz Water Department: frequently asked questions
Is Santa Cruz Water Department's water safe to drink?
Santa Cruz Water Department is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the CA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Santa Cruz Water Department?
Santa Cruz Water Department (PWSID CA4410010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Santa Cruz Water Department serve?
Santa Cruz Water Department reports serving 94,626 people through 25,465 service connections in Santa Cruz County, California.
Where does Santa Cruz Water Department get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water.
Other water systems in Santa Cruz County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watsonville, City of | Santa Cruz | 65,231 | Community | Surface water |
| Soquel Creek Water District | Santa Cruz | 40,809 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Nogales City of | Santa Cruz | 22,000 | Community | Groundwater |
| San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist | Santa Cruz | 21,145 | Community | Surface water |
| Liberty Water Rio Rico | Santa Cruz | 17,960 | Community | Groundwater |
| Cabrillo College | Santa Cruz | 12,000 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |