Public Water Partners

SANTA CRUZ, CA · Santa Cruz County

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT Water System

Consumer Confidence Report status

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT.

Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace California’s official records. Always confirm current status with California before making decisions based on this information.

System facts

System ID (PWSID)
CA4410010
System type
Community Water System
Population served
94,626
Service connections
25,465
Ownership
local government
Water source
surface water (rivers, lakes, or reservoirs)

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT is one of 376 community water systems in California in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 94,626 people from surface water.

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's published records contain no violations for this system.

Violation history

No violations on record for this system.

Enforcement actions

Common questions

Is SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?

Yes. SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.

When is SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?

SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.

Does SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT have any open drinking water violations on record?

As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT.

What is a Consumer Confidence Report?

A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.

Contact

LUCKENBACH, HEIDI

831-420-5214

SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060