Santa Cruz, CA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 18 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Santa Cruz, CA. The area averages a grade B (78/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Santa Cruz, CA. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade B (78/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 2 | 67% |
| C | 1 | 33% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Santa Cruz ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 95062 | 83 | B | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
| 2 | 95064 | 83 | B | 0 | No data |
| 3 | 95060 | 68 | C | 18 | 0.0120 mg/L |
| 4 | 95061 | — | — | — | No data |
| 5 | 95063 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 95065 | — | — | 0 | 0.0020 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 2 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 18 total violations across Santa Cruz
- 3 health-based violations
- 1 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 6 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 4 | 1 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 3 | 1 |
| Contaminant 0700 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Santa Cruz?
ZIP code 95062 has the highest safety score in Santa Cruz at 83/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Santa Cruz water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 18 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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