Big Redwood Park Water
EPA ID: CA4400526 · 182 people served · 1 ZIP code
Water monitoring for Big Redwood Park Water: clean, five years, 182 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 1 (2021) to 6 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Big Redwood Park Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Big Redwood Park Water serves a community with a median household income of $119,130 and an estimated 6,377 residents across its service area. Approximately 87% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Big Redwood Park Water's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
About 1% of homes in Santa Cruz County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Big Redwood Park Water (EPA ID: CA4400526) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 182 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 95018 in Felton.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 95018 — Felton
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Big Redwood Park Water (CA4400526) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Big Redwood Park Water water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Big Redwood Park Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Big Redwood Park Water serve?
Big Redwood Park Water serves approximately 182 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Big Redwood Park Water get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.