Water Quality Reports
The Santa Cruz Water Department provides clean and reliable water to almost 100,000 people in our region. The Water Quality Laboratory conducts regular testing to make sure we continue to meet all federal and state drinking water standards.
Annual Water Quality Report
The Laboratory produces an annual water quality report (more technically known as the Consumer Confidence Report) that summarizes the previous year’s water quality. The report includes details about where water comes from, what it contains, how it is treated and tested, and how it compares to drinking water standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and State Water Resources Control Board.
2024 Water Quality Report(PDF, 10MB)
Spanish version coming soon!
Public Health Goal Report
The California Health and Safety Code requires water utilities with over 10,000 service connections to prepare a Public Health Goal Report by July 1 every three years. This report provides the public with information about contaminants detected in drinking water that are above health-based goals but below enforceable standards.
Water Quality Studies
Below are water quality studies prepared for or by the Santa Cruz Water Department.