What was found in ZIP 95073
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 440000 µg/L 4400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 5198 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 640 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 399 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 300 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 130 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 123 µg/L 820% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 89 µg/L 111% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 88 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 62 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 59 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 36 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 31 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.8 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 4.9 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 4.8 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.4 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.2 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 1.1 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 0.8493 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | 0.6800 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 0.6000 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0107 mg/L 72% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 95073
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT | CA | 94,626 |
| SOQUEL CREEK WATER DISTRICT | CA | 40,809 |
| KOHALA RANCH WATER CO. | HI | 850 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 95073 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 95073 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 95073. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 95073?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 95073. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 95073's water?
EPA monitoring detected Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.