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Scotts Valley, California Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 7 water systems serving 12,799 people.

65
Fair
out of 100

Water Source

7
Water Systems
13K
People Served
Ground water, Surface water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
lithium69.5 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
695%
Above guideline
PFHxA0.004 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFPeA0.006 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (5)

2E

Oct 17, 2024

critical

4G

Oct 17, 2024

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Violation

Unknown

minor

Resolved Violations (132)

3A

Sep 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

minor

3A

Sep 1, 2023 — Sep 30, 2023

minor

3A

Aug 1, 2022 — Aug 31, 2022

minor

3A

Aug 1, 2022 — Aug 31, 2022

minor

03

Jan 1, 2022 — Dec 31, 2022

moderate

+ 127 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scotts Valley tap water safe to drink?

Scotts Valley's water meets all EPA maximum contaminant levels. However, 3 contaminants were detected at various levels. Some residents may prefer additional filtration for peace of mind.

What contaminants are in Scotts Valley tap water?

3 contaminants have been detected in Scotts Valley's water supply across 7 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in Scotts Valley?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in Scotts Valley's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does Scotts Valley have any water quality violations?

Yes, Scotts Valley currently has 5 active violations. See the violations section above for details.