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Santa Cruz, California — Property Hazard, Flood Zone, Soil, Water & Market Guide

What Are the Major Property, Flood, Soil & Environmental Risks in Santa Cruz, CA?

Public U.S. EPA records track 1,630 regulated facilities in Santa Cruz, California (Santa Cruz County), including 5 High-Risk sites (0.3%) and 7 active violators. In addition to industrial waste, Santa Cruz properties are screened for Tap Water & Watershed Permits (111 systems), USDA Soil Foundation Shrink-Swell (LOW signal), 5 County FEMA Disaster Declarations, and EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L).

Total EPA Sites

1,630

High-Risk (0.3% vs 0.3% State)

5

Active Violators (0.4%)

7

Drinking & Clean Water

111

Federal Penalties

$5,300,000

Santa Cruz, CA 6-in-1 Flood, Soil Foundation, Tap Water & Radon Signals

🔒 Parcel-Level Soil LEP %, Water Table Depth & Flood Zone Require Street Address Scan

🌊 Flood Zone & FEMA Disaster History

Santa Cruz County: 5 FEMA Declarations (5 Flood/Storm)

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🪨 USDA Soil, Foundation & Water Table

Shrink-Swell Risk Signal: LOW • Pipe Corrosion: Low

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🚰 Tap Water (SDWIS) & PFAS Check

10 SDWIS Systems • 101 NPDES Permits

🔒 55 Impaired Water (303d) & 6 Violation Dockets Locked

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☢️ EPA Radon & Karst Sinkhole

EPA Zone 2 — Moderate Potential (2.0 – 4.0 pCi/L)

Low / Non-Karst Bedrock & Alluvial Formation

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📊 Santa Cruz, CA Statistical Risk Graphs & Multi-Hazard Telemetry

SOURCE: EPA ECHO • USDA SSURGO • FEMA NRI • USGS (November 03, 2026)

1. Municipal Regulatory & Water Program Mix

RCRA Hazardous Waste Generators 1,526 (93.6%)

Clean Water (NPDES) & Drinking Water (SDWIS) 111 (6.8%)

Active EPA Non-Compliance Dockets 7 (0.4%)

High-Risk Enforcement Facilities 5 (0.3%)

2. FEMA NRI & USGS Hazard Index (1–10) Relatively High (97.8/100)

🌊 Flood Exposure 7/10 • High Hazard

🔥 Wildfire Hazard 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

☀️ Extreme Heat 5/10 • Moderate Hazard

🌪️ Severe Wind / Storm 1/10 • Very Low Hazard

🫨 USGS Earthquake 7/10 • High Hazard

3. City vs. County & State Benchmark

Santa Cruz High-Risk Rate 0.3%

Santa Cruz County Average 0.5%

California (CA) Statewide Avg 0.3%

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ZIP Codes in Santa Cruz, CA

ZIP 95060 (920 sites • 3 High Risk) ZIP 95062 (533 sites • 1 High Risk) ZIP 95065 (157 sites • 1 High Risk) ZIP 95064 (18 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 94106 (3 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 95063 (2 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 95061 (2 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 95265 (1 sites • 0 High Risk) ZIP 96060 (1 sites • 0 High Risk)

Highest-Scored EPA Regulated Facilities in Santa Cruz, CA

100% of High-Risk & penalized facilities have facility names, street names, and dockets redacted (3 Low-Risk compliant records shown as Free Previews).

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Facility Name / Hazard Type	Sector Location (Street Redacted)	Risk Tier & Score	Compliance Status	Enforcement / Unlock
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #1	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	HIGH (68/100)	Significant Violation (12 qtrs NC)	🔒 12 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked High-Risk EPA Enforcement Record #2	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	HIGH (65/100)	Violation Identified (11 qtrs NC)	🔒 11 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #3	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	MODERATE (47/100)	Violation Identified (8 qtrs NC)	🔒 8 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #4	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	MODERATE (36/100)	Resolved / Historical Non-Compliance (5 qtrs NC)	🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #5	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	MODERATE (35/100)	Violation (5 qtrs NC)	🔒 5 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #6	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	MODERATE (34/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	🔒 $100,000+ Federal Fine • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #7	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95064 Sector)	MODERATE (34/100)	Violation (3 qtrs NC)	🔒 3 Qtrs Non-Compliance • Unlock →
🔒 Locked Regulated EPA Enforcement Record #8	🔒 Exact Street & Parcel Redacted • SANTA CRUZ, CA (ZIP 95060 Sector)	MODERATE (34/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	🔒 Active Permit Dossier • Unlock →
MISSION HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	425 KING ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060	LOW (24/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
US PRO FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	823 MISSION ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060	LOW (16/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
KOALA TREE SERVICES INC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	125 FRANKLIN ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060	LOW (16/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0
NORTH BAY FORD LINC MERC FREE PREVIEW (LOW RISK)	1999 SOQUEL AVE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060	LOW (16/100)	No Violation Identified (0 qtrs NC)	$0

🔒 + 1,618 Additional Regulated & Enforcement Records in Santa Cruz, CA Redacted from Public Directory Run 1-Mile Property Scan to Unlock All Records →

Frequently Asked Questions — Santa Cruz, California Environmental Risk & Radon

How many EPA-regulated facilities are in Santa Cruz, CA?

U.S. EPA records track 1,630 regulated facilities in Santa Cruz, California, including 5 high-risk sites (0.3%), 7 active violators (0.4%), and 1,526 RCRA hazardous waste handlers (93.6%).

Which ZIP codes in Santa Cruz, CA have the most EPA-tracked sites?

Within Santa Cruz, regulated facilities are primarily concentrated across ZIP 95060 (920 sites), ZIP 95062 (533 sites), ZIP 95065 (157 sites), ZIP 95064 (18 sites).

How can I check a specific house or commercial property in Santa Cruz, CA?

Enter the exact street address in Santa Cruz into the FullPropertyReport radius scanner to screen all EPA ECHO, FRS, RCRA, TRI, USDA soil foundation shrink-swell, drinking water (SDWIS), FEMA flood zone, and county radon records within 0.5 to 3.0 miles.

Is tap water safe in Santa Cruz, CA and how many EPA water permits exist?

In Santa Cruz, CA, federal registries track 10 Safe Drinking Water (SDWIS) facilities, 101 Clean Water Act NPDES permits, and 55 impaired water body dischargers.

What is the soil foundation risk and FEMA flood disaster history in Santa Cruz, CA?

USDA regional soil screening for Santa Cruz indicates a LOW shrink-swell foundation signal, and Santa Cruz County has recorded 5 federal FEMA disaster declarations (5 flood/severe storm declarations). Run an address scan to unlock exact parcel soil LEP %, water table depth, and flood zone.