City of Watsonville
Surface water · Local · 500 Clearwater Lane
This page shows official EPA compliance records for City of Watsonville, including PFAS monitoring data, violation history, contaminant test results, treatment options, and certified testing lab links for California.
Official Records Summary
Official Drinking Water Records For City of Watsonville
This section summarizes official drinking-water records available for the City of Watsonville (PWSID CA4410011), including PFAS/UCMR 5 sampling records, violation history, and source links.
EPA UCMR 5 sampling records for the City of Watsonville (PWSID CA4410011) include results for five PFAS analytes as of October 9, 2024 — PFTeDA, PFMPA, PFPeA, PFTrDA, and 8:2FTS — all returned values below the minimum reporting level. No violation records of any type are currently shown for this system in the datasets used by this site. The utility serves approximately 65,000 residents in Santa Cruz County, California.
These records are not a real-time water-safety advisory. Sampling and violation databases can lag, may be incomplete, and may not reflect conditions at a specific home or tap.
What this does not mean
- –This page does not determine whether water is safe or unsafe to drink.
- –A detection record does not automatically mean a violation.
- –A missing record does not prove a contaminant is absent.
- –Federal datasets may lag behind current local conditions.
- –Household plumbing, private wells, and point-of-use conditions may differ from utility-level records.
Source: EPA UCMR 5 monitoring dataset (2023–2025); EPA SDWIS compliance records. PWSID CA4410011. Confirm current status via EPA ECHO.
Records shown here are based on the datasets currently used by Water Utility Report and may not include every local notice, emergency advisory, lab result, or utility update.
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City of Watsonville is a surface water system serving 65,231 residents in Watsonville, California (PWSID: CA4410011). No open health-based violations are recorded in the EPA federal database for this system. EPA UCMR 5 monitoring returned 812 PFAS records for this utility.
At a Glance
CA4410011Intelligence Summary · City of Watsonville
No Concerns Detected
Water meets all safety standards with no detected exceedances.
No open health violations on record. This utility has no active EPA violations involving contaminants exceeding legal limits. Always verify with your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for annual test results.
Utility Overview
Population Served
65,231
Source Type
Surface water
Ownership
Local
PWSID
CA4410011
Detected Contaminants
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View on EPA ECHOEPA UCMR 5 monitoring (2023–2025) returned 812 PFAS records for City of Watsonville. Detection is not a regulatory violation, but indicates PFAS compounds were measured during the unregulated contaminant monitoring cycle. Review the full records and compare detected levels against current EPA MCLs.
How To Read These Water Records
A plain-language summary of what the official records on this page show — and what they do not show.
Official records for City of Watsonville include EPA UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records. UCMR 5 is an unregulated contaminant monitoring program — the presence of a record indicates PFAS compounds were sampled, not that a regulatory standard has been exceeded. No health-based violation records are currently shown for this system in the datasets used by this site. Water Utility Report summarizes official records and source data. It does not determine whether water is safe to drink.
What the records show
- EPA UCMR 5 sampling records are on file for City of Watsonville. UCMR 5 is a monitoring program that measures compounds not yet regulated — the presence of a record indicates these compounds were sampled.
- Utility-level records reflect system-wide monitoring at the point of distribution, not conditions at individual taps. Household plumbing, service lines, and fixtures may differ.
What this does not mean
- This page does not determine whether water is safe or unsafe to drink.
- A detection record does not automatically mean a violation.
- A missing record does not prove a contaminant is absent.
- Federal datasets may lag behind current local conditions.
- Household plumbing, private wells, and point-of-use conditions may differ from utility-level records.
What to check next
- 1Review the official source records for this utility
- 2Read the PFAS sampling record detail on the PFAS Watchlist
- 3Learn what a PFAS detection in UCMR 5 does and does not mean
- 4Review what to do after reading a utility's official records
- 5Consider household-specific testing if you have concerns about your tap
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Important: Water Utility Report summarizes official records and source data. It does not determine whether water is safe to drink. For current safety guidance, check your utility, state drinking water agency, local health department, or a certified laboratory. Data sources and limitations
What should I do next?
PFAS monitoring records are on file for City of Watsonville. Review the detected compounds, compare them with current regulatory guidance, and check whether your home filter is certified for PFAS reduction.
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PFAS monitoring records for this system
Official EPA UCMR 5 sampling data — 812 records
Official EPA contamination & sampling records
Violation history, PFAS detections, and official source links
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Common Questions About This Water System
Does City of Watsonville have PFAS monitoring records?
812 official EPA UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records on file
Are there EPA violations on record for City of Watsonville?
No health-based violations recorded in EPA SDWIS
How do I get my water tested in California?
State-certified labs for PFAS, lead, nitrate, and bacteria testing
What water treatment options address these contaminants?
Reverse osmosis, activated carbon, and whole-home filtration guides with NSF certification data
Which other utilities serve Watsonville?
All EPA-tracked water systems serving Watsonville, CA
Where can I find official sampling records for this system?
Official EPA SDWIS violations and UCMR 5 PFAS sampling records with source links
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