Our mission at the Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) is to ensure public health by providing a safe, clean and reliable supply of water. We are committed to transparency and are always happy to answer any questions our customers have about water quality.

SCWD's Water Quality Laboratory is a California Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certified drinking water laboratory. We are responsible for monitoring the City of Santa Cruz's raw water sources, treated water produced at the water treatment facilities, and water that is distributed to our customers. 

The Water Quality Laboratory is committed to ensuring that customers receive the highest quality of water. Laboratory analysts perform thousands of chemical and microbiological tests year round, exceeding the United States Environmental Protection Agency and California State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water monitoring requirements for safe drinking water. The City of Santa Cruz drinking water proudly meets all State and Federal drinking water standards.

Contact us if you have questions!

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Phone: General inquiries: (831) 420-5480 | Emergencies: (831) 420-5220

Email: WaterQuality@santacruzca.gov

Lindsay Neun, Water Quality Manager