California · 12 community water systems
Lead pipes in Santa Cruz County, CA
12 community water systems serving Santa Cruz County reported 0 lead and 0 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 8,037 of unknown material.
0% of these systems' lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the California average (0.1%) and lower than the national average (3.1%).
0Lead
0Galvanized, replace
8,037Unknown
66,180Non-lead
- Lead 0%
- Galvanized (replace) 0%
- Unknown 11%
- Non-lead 89%
Water systems serving Santa Cruz County
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo Valley Water DistSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 6,776 | 0% |
| Slvwd - Felton Water SystemSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 1,194 | 0% |
| Fern Grove Water ClubSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0% |
| Santa Cruz Water DepartmentSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| City of WatsonvilleWatsonville | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Soquel Creek Water DistrictSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Scotts Valley Water DistrictSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Central Water DistrictSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mission Springs Conference CenterSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Mt. Hermon Association, INC.Santa Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Big Basin Water CompanySanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
| Forest Lakes MWCSanta Cruz County | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Systems that also serve other counties are counted in full. Your water bill names your utility.
What to do if your line is lead or unknown
- Check the pipe where water enters your home.
- Use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking and cooking.
- Test your water, often free through the utility.
- Ask your utility about free or discounted replacement; most lines must be replaced by December 31, 2037.
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Questions
Does Santa Cruz County have lead pipes?
No confirmed lead lines were reported, but 8,037 service lines are still of unknown material.
How do I check my home in Santa Cruz County?
Find the water system named on your water bill in the table above, open its page and use its address-level inventory. You can also scratch-test the pipe where it enters your home.