City overview · Santa Cruz County
PFAS in Santa Cruz, CA
Low LevelEPA UCMR 5 tested 2 public water systems serving the Santa Cruz area across 3 ZIP codes. Only trace PFAS were detected across Santa Cruz's tested systems.
Plain English
01What this means for Santa Cruz
The water systems serving the Santa Cruz area measured only low, trace concentrations of PFAS — well below the EPA's Maximum Contaminant Levels. For most residents this represents minimal risk from drinking water. Review your specific ZIP below, and check your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for year-over-year trends.
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02Water systems serving Santa Cruz
By ZIP code
03Find your exact result
Contamination can differ block to block. Select your ZIP code for the precise reading at the utility that serves your address.
Source & Methodology
About this data
City-level figures aggregate the individual public water systems tested under EPA UCMR 5 whose service area falls within the Santa Cruz area. Values reflect water quality at the treatment plant; your home's plumbing can affect what reaches your tap. Select your ZIP above for the utility-specific reading.