Newsletters

What's on Tap is an in-house publication for the customers of the Soquel Creek Water District. It provides an update on major projects, water quality concerns, conservation activities and other District issues.

Newsletter Archives 2000-2007

Take a look at past issues of What's on Tap in our Newsletter Archives

Current Issues

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January/February 2012
  • Unlocking the Mysteries of What Lies Beneath Us
  • Take Advantage of Free Commercial Surveys...and Save
  • Out With the Old Lawn...In With the New
November/December 2011
  • Watershed Decisions that Shaped Our Future
  • The District Adopts 2010 Urban Water Management Plan
  • Seasons Change...and so do Watering Needs
September/October 2011
  • Celebrating Our Golden Anniversary
  • Construction Begins on Polo Grounds Park Well and Treatment Plant
July/August 2011
  • The Reasons Behind the Rising Cost of Water
  • District Launches Major Infrastructure Replacement/Upgrade Program
May/June 2011

2010 Consumer Confidence and Water Quality Report

March/April 2011
  • Prohibitions on Wasting Water
  • District Saves Money and Energy
  • You Are Getting Better All the Time
  • Urban Water Management Plan
January/February 2011
  • Valencia Creek Crossing Main Repair an Environmental Success
  • HOT New Rebate
  • First Water Hero Recognized
  • In a Tight Economy, Avoid Additional Fees
  • New Rates Take Effect January 1, 2011
November/December 2010
  • Desalination Update:  Environmental Review Process Underway
  • Sharp Eyes on Our Water Supply
  • Landscape Watering Rebates Available
  • Fall Back on Your Watering
September/October 2010
  • Well Master Plan Draft EIR Now Available
  • New Water Use Efficiency Ordinances
  • There's Something New Going On
  • Lawn Chair Watering Advice
  • 211 Provides Welcome Referrals
July/August 2010
  • Making Auto-Pay More Accessible
  • SCWD2 Desalination Program Update
  • Upcoming Community Informational Meetings
  • New Web Site on Water-Smart Gardening in Santa Cruz
May/June 2010

2009 Consumer Confidence and Water Quality Report

March/April 2010
  • District Tightens Belt, Cuts Budget by 25 percent
  • Disaster Preparedness - Water is Critical
  • Web Site gets Face Lift
  • District's Chief Engineer Retires after 22 Years
January/February 2010
  • Growth and Water Law
  • District's Board Adopts New Rates
  • District Employees go for Harvest Gold
November/December 2009
  • Our Business is Your Business
  • Wash and Water.  Gray water use now possible.
  • Ice Cream, you Scream, we all Scream for...Water Savings?
September/October 2009
  • Stepping Forward to Cut Back - we need to do better
  • Online Bill Pay About to Get Easier
  • What's On Tap For the Year Ahead - Priorities for Fiscal Year 2009-2010
  • How to Report Water Waste
July/August 2009
  • District Seeks Summer Water Savings
  • Important Information Regarding District Rebate Programs
  • Connecting the Drops - Preparing for a Thirsty Future
  • Water Conservation Poster Winners
May/June 2009

2007 Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report

March/April 2009

Our Endangered Water Supply

January/February 2009
  • District Receives Environmental Stewardship Award
  • Seawater RO Pilot Test Program- Preliminary Pilot Testing Results
  • Droplets
  • Rainwater Collection- One Jug at a Time
November/December 2008
  • Customers Respond to Emergency
  • Water Wisdom for the Landscape and Garden
  • Water Meter Replacement Program
  • Protecting the Public Drinking Water Supply - Backflow Devices
September/October 2008
  • Art and Water Conservation Poster Contest Winners
  • Winning with Water Smart Gardening
  • A Water Smart Transformation: Grass to Mediterranean
  • Water Lean and Still Green: Demonstration Garden
July/August 2008
  • Frequently asked questions about your water bill and projects to assure a reliable water supply
  • New Development
May/June 2008

Water quality report for 2007

March/April 2008
  • Satellite reclamation project could provide irrigation water
  • At your service 24/7 - What you get for your money
  • Conservation education efforts recognized
  • Water-Smart Garden Contest and Earth Day announcements
  • Retirees recognized
Jan/Feb 2008
  • Customers respond to drought curtailment request
  • Anywhere, anytime - New online "billpay"
  • Pass the salt please - Soquel Creek and Santa Cruz water agencies begin testing at desalination plant
  • Education materials available to teachers and customers
  • How desalination works