Utilities & Infrastructure in Santa Cruz, CA
Water systems, internet access, and utility services
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
94.7%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
83.0%
of households
No Internet
2.4%
of households
Total Households
21,669
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
97.4%
of households
Smartphone
92.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
91.8%
of households
Tablet
69.1%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Water Systems
Source: EPA SDWISWater Systems
10
Population Served
96,691
Violations (5yr)
20
| System Name | Type | Source | Pop. Served | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANTA CRUZ WATER DEPARTMENT | Community | Surface water | 94,626 | 0 |
| RIVERVIEW MOBILE HOME ESTATES | Community | Ground water | 540 | 15 |
| DAVENPORT COUNTY SANITATION | Community | Surface water | 350 | 0 |
| ROUNTREE FACILITY(PREV. SHERIFF'S REHAB) | Community | Ground water | 235 | 1 |
| POND-DEROSA OAKS WC | Community | Ground water | 216 | 1 |
| WESTERN MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 178 | 1 |
| PLAZA MOBILE HOME PARK | Community | Ground water | 169 | 1 |
| WOODS, THE (MENDOCINO) | Community | Ground water | 157 | 0 |
| JARVIS MUTUAL WATER SYSTEM | Community | Ground water | 125 | 1 |
| SUMMERHILL MHP WS | Community | Ground water | 95 | 0 |
94.7% of households in Santa Cruz have broadband internet access. 83.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 9.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 2.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 10 water systems, providing water to 96,691 people. A total of 20 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.