Free water quality testing program now available for Santa Cruz County residents
A free water quality testing program has been launched for residents of Santa Cruz County. It is estimated that 21,000 residents in the county consume water from household wells and smaller water systems that are not regulated and have never been fully tested for safety, per the County of Santa Cruz Health Service Agency. This is a concern for residents in the southern part of the county, whose water has high levels of contaminants. This program will provide point-of-use treatment and drinking water replacements for those who rely on household groundwater wells for their drinking water. If your well tests positive for contaminants and your home is eligible for assistance, you will be given information about free drinking water replacement programs.
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