Posted on: November 13, 2023
At Soquel Creek Water District, we are committed to providing our community with high-quality, reliable water services. Our region is addressing the critical overdraft of our groundwater basin and actively working to protect against the seawater intrusion...
Read on for Rate Study information...
Latest News
Posted on: November 9, 2023
The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Coast Water Board) is accepting comments on updated language in proposed Order R3-2023-0033, Waste Discharge and Water Reclamation Requirements, for the Pure Water Soquel Groundwater Replenis...
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Latest News
Posted on: October 30, 2023
It has been our custom to dedicate the November column to the theme of gratitude and give thanks for our many blessings, privileges, and the simple things that provide for our basic needs and bring us pleasure. As always, the list of things the District i...
Read more about the District's gratitude...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 1, 2023
Soquel Creek Water District’s 5th annual Water Harvest Festival brings together residents, non-profits and community organizations to educate, inspire, and empower families to make a positive impact on their local water resources. The 2023 Water Harvest F...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 27, 2023
Reclamation awards Soquel Creek Water District $30 million through President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda to Advance Groundwater Replenishment
California coastal project uses water reuse to replenish over-drafted groundwater basin
Bureau of Reclamati...
Read more about the grant...
Press Releases
Posted on: September 18, 2023
The Soquel Creek Water District office will be closed to the public until October 1 due to construction in the lobby. If you need assistance, please call 831-475-8500 option 3.
Latest News
Posted on: September 11, 2023
Proposed Order No. R3-2023-0033: On September 11, 2023, the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (Central Coast Water Board) issued a public notice regarding accepting comments on proposed Order No. R3-2023-0033, Waste Dis...
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Latest News
Posted on: September 1, 2023
Strengthening the Foundation: Recognizing Board Legacy, Welcoming a New Board Member, and Celebrating Employee Promotions
As Soquel Creek Water District embarks on an exciting new chapter in its history, it recognizes the achievements of a departing board ...
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Parents and teachers know that children learn best when they are engaged with the subject being taught. A proven method to get them engaged is through entertainment and direct interaction – the two main ingredients in the Water Education Assembl...
Read more on assemblies...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: July 1, 2023
The WaterSmart program is an easy way for Soquel Creek Water District customers to track usage and help use our limited water resources wisely. WaterSmart provides customers with a modern digital portal to access detailed information about household water...
Read more about WaterSmart...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 22, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2023
Contact:Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager/Asst. GMmelanies@soquelcreekwater.org831-475-8500 x153
Soquel Creek Water District Embarks on Filling Board Vacancy as Long-Time D...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Pure Water Soquel (PWS) construction has been underway since Spring 2021. Pure Water Soquel will:
- Replenish the local groundwater basin to prevent further seawater intrusion, and be a sustainable water supply that meets the community’s goals and ...
Read more about Pure Water soquel...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: May 9, 2023
We are currently hiring for a Contracts & Customer Service Billing Specialist and a Customer Service Field Technician I/II
Additional Info...
Latest News
Posted on: May 1, 2023
The torrential rainfall and record-setting snow of the past winter did much to alleviate California’s three-year drought. However, unlike most of the state, all of our water in the mid-Santa Cruz region comes from rainfall that percolates into the ground ...
Read more about the groundwater report
Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 1, 2023
The arrival of spring brings a host of welcome signs – warmer weather, blossoms, baseball, and the celebration of Earth Day. The Soquel Creek Water District (District) would like to take this opportunity to recognize our customers and local comm...
Read more on Earth Day...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 10, 2023
March 14, 2023 Update
For those who have received a Boil Order notice, it has now been cancelled. The District in conjunction with the State Water Resources Control Board has determined that, through abatement of the health hazard and comprehensive testing...
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Latest News
Posted on: March 7, 2023
The District is accepting applications from interested customers to serve as ratepayer representatives to the Board of Directors ad hoc Committee on water rates. The purpose of the Committee is to provide focused input to the Board of Directors on water r...
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Latest News
Posted on: March 1, 2023
By:Rebecca Rubin, Public Outreach Coordinator, Soquel Creek Water DistrictEileen Cross, Community Relations, Santa Cruz Water Department
Despite the downpours, flooding, and battering rains of December and January, it is too soon to declare an end to the m...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 1, 2023
This winter, our community has been greatly impacted by the storms, heavy rains, atmospheric rivers, and winds, which were a stark contrast to the multi-year droughts that we experience on a regular basis. As we all know, one rainy season doesn&...
Read more to see our list of songs..
Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 9, 2023
The County of Santa Cruz and the surrounding region are experiencing a series of winter storm events. Soquel Creek Water District staff is continually assessing our water infrastructure and preparing to be responsive in providing our customers reliable wa...
Read more for helpful information...
Latest News
Posted on: January 1, 2023
By Carla Christensen, President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
I am honored to welcome a New Year and begin my first term as Board President of the Soquel Creek Water District. We enter 2023 with a list of goals and objectives th...
Read more about CARE...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: December 21, 2022
For Immediate Release
December 21, 2022
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects Communications/Assistant General ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501, ext. 153Email: melanies@soquelcreekwater.org
SqCWD Announces New Board Leader...
Read more on the changes...
Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2022
By Dr. Tom LaHue, President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
As we approach the end of 2022, I want to say that I sincerely hope it has been a good year for you – our customers, community members, and all who read this article and ...
Read more of the December Water Wisdom column...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 1, 2022
The holidays are just around the corner! Does it feel like 2022 has just flown by incredibly quickly? Suddenly, Thanksgiving is approaching – a time when many people take a pause to appreciate family and friends and renew our gratitude for the m...
Read more of the November Water Wisdom column...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 5, 2022
For Immediate Release?
Date: October 5, 2022
Contact Information: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager? 831-475-8501 x153 melanies@soquelcreekwater.org?
Pure Water...
Read more about the additional funding...
Latest News
Posted on: October 3, 2022
We’re thrilled to let you know that a mini-documentary focusing on the District’s Pure Water Soquel project was released last month as part of the international online series, “Beneath the Surface: The Journey of Water.&r...
Read more about the series and watch the film..
Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 16, 2022
For Immediate Release?
Date: September 16, 2022
Contact Information: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager? 831-475-8501 x153 melanies@soquelcreekwater.org?
Pure Water Soque...
Read more about the film..
Press Releases
Posted on: September 6, 2022
For Immediate Release?
Date: September 6, 2022
Contact Information: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager?831-475-8501 x153 melanies@soquelcreekwater.org?
Pure Water Soquel &ldquo...
Read more about the award...
Press Releases
Posted on: August 24, 2022
For Immediate Release
August 24, 2022
Contact:
Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager Phone: 831-475-8501, ext. 153 Email Melanie Mow Schumacher
Soquel Cree...
Read more about the grant...
Press Releases
Posted on: August 1, 2022
Funds will help implement elements of the Groundwater Sustainability Plan
This month we are thrilled to report some really great news! In May, the California Department of Water Resources Sustainable Groundwater Management Grant Program awarded ...
Read more about the MGA grant...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: July 1, 2022
Early this year, the District initiated an update of its Strategic Plan, which consists of the District’s Mission Statement, Values, and Primary Organizational Goals. These are the guiding documents that help assure we maintain a path that aligns with our...
Read more on the strategic plan update..
Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 8, 2022
We are excited to announce the two winners of our 2022 Pure Water Soquel High School Video Contest.
The contest theme focused on Pure Water Soquel and our water challenges here in Mid-County. The students were asked to make a 90-second PSA video ...
Read more about the video contest...
Latest News
Posted on: June 1, 2022
Pure Water Soquel Construction Update: The Future of Water is Being Built Now!
Construction is underway on the Pure Water Soquel Groundwater Replenishment and Seawater Intrusion Prevention Project—and every day of work brings the community one st...
Read on more about Pure Water Soqul...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: May 1, 2022
The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin (Basin) is an essential source of drinking water for our local communities. In addition to being the sole source of water for the Soquel Creek Water District, the water in this basin is shared by the City of San...
Read more about the Basin...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 12, 2022
The District has applied for the California Department of Community Services & Development’s LIHWAP program to provide assistance to low-income customers who are struggling to pay their water bills. LIHWAP will offer a one-time payment of up...
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Latest News
Posted on: April 1, 2022
We have just experienced the very dry months of January, February, and now also into March. These are months that should bring some of the highest rainfall of the season. The heavy rain last December was most welcome—but it doesn’t change the fact that we...
Read more on climate change...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 11, 2022
What comes to mind when you think of the month of March? For most people, this month is most often associated with St. Patrick’s Day, the start of spring (or the spring equinox), “March Madness” college basketball, and settin...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 1, 2022
Here it is, February already! It’s the month with Valentine’s Day, which brings to mind that love is something that’s all around us, every day; it’s present throughout the world; it’s part of our daily liv...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 18, 2022
During the height of the pandemic, a moratorium was placed on water shutoffs. This meant that customers that were behind on their bills could keep their utility services turned on. That moratorium ended December 31, 2021.
Beginning February 2022 ...
Read more about shutoffs...
Latest News
Posted on: January 1, 2022
By Dr. Tom LaHue, President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
Welcome to 2022, from the Soquel Creek Water District! As your new President of the District’s Board of Directors, it’s my pleasure to offer a brief look at some of what we anticip...
Read more from Board President Lahue...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: December 10, 2021
For Immediate Release
December 10, 2021
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager Phone: 831-475-8501 x153 Email:?melanies@soquelcreekwater.org
Soquel Creek Water District Break...
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Press Releases
Posted on: December 1, 2021
By Rachél Lather, President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
Another year is soon coming to a close – already! We’re in the midst of the holiday rush, but as we approach the new year I want to briefly pa...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 1, 2021
Thanksgiving and the holidays are quickly approaching! Despite (or perhaps because of) the challenges and difficulties of the last year-plus, it’s nice to bring to mind and share some of the things for which we’re grateful.
Doing this can be a h...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 1, 2021
In 1961, the world was a remarkably different place than it is today…how different was it? Here are some examples: President John F. Kennedy held the first-ever televised presidential news conference; the Dow-Jones average reached a high of 734; the avera...
Read more about the 60th Anniversary...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 1, 2021
In order to provide the community with high-quality, clean water day-in and day-out, the Soquel Creek Water District takes great care in maintaining its infrastructure. The elements of this infrastructure include pump stations to wells, water meters to st...
Read on about Soquel Main Replacement..
Water Wisdom
Posted on: August 1, 2021
Every August is National Water Quality Month, and it’s a great opportunity to remind ourselves of how important clean, high-quality water is every day, to every person, to our environment and wildlife, and to our entire planet. Especially in a d...
Read on more about Water Quality Month.
Water Wisdom
Posted on: July 1, 2021
Recurring droughts are something we’ve all learned to live with here in California, and unfortunately, this year is shaping up to be one of the worst. As of last month, 94% of California is reported to be in a "severe" (or worse) droug...
Read the July Water Wisdom column
Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 23, 2021
The Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the District’s Water Shortage Contingency (WSCP) Plan at their June 15, 2021 Board Meeting. The UWMP is a required report by the Californi...
Read about the UWMP
Latest News
Posted on: June 1, 2021
The Soquel Creek Water District’s Pure Water Soquel project has three primary elements: water treatment facilities; conveyance pipelines; and seawater intrusion prevention (SWIP) wells. I’m thrilled to share with you that one of those three key components...
Read more about Pure Water Soquel...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: May 1, 2021
The month of May means that the spring season is really in full swing! It’s a time of new growth and rejuvenation – and for the Soquel Creek Water District, spring has brought a brand-new website that is streamlined, cleaner, easier to navigate, and desig...
Read more about the new website
Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 20, 2021
Learn more about our current construction projects.
District Spotlights
Posted on: April 1, 2021
The Soquel Creek Water District's new WaterSmart Customer Portal is an easy-to-use, free online tool giving you more control over your water use and billing, leak detection, and more. Along with our new, intelligent meters (i-Meters) which are now install...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 17, 2021
For Immediate Release
March 17, 2021
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153Email:?melanies@soquelcreekwater.org
Soquel Creek Water District Board Approves Construction Phase for t...
Read more about the next phase of construction
Press Releases
Posted on: March 3, 2021
The District is involved in many partnerships, as we carry out our mission of providing a clean, safe, reliable water supply for today and the future. And when it comes to the future, we think about what kind of world we'll leave to today's children in ou...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 1, 2021
Here we are in February, the month of love! This pandemic Valentine's Day may be a bit different so I hope everyone can find creative, safe, and socially-distanced ways to express their love and gratitude.
As for Soquel Creek Water District, we continue ou...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 25, 2021
For Immediate Release
January 25, 2021
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone:? 831-475-8501 x153Email:?melanies@soquelcreekwater.org
Soquel Creek Water District Helps Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discover...
Read more about the Eco House
Press Releases
Posted on: January 1, 2021
By Rachél Lather, President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
Many people are breathing a sigh of relief as the new year begins, looking forward to 2021 with hope and optimism while saying farewell to 2020. It was indeed an unprecedented year...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: December 16, 2020
For Immediate Release
December 16, 2020
ContactMelanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager?Phone: 831-475-8501, ext. 153?
Soquel Creek Water District Swears in First Female Board President Rachél Lather??
Soquel, CA (December 16...
Read more about the first female President
Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2020
As water metering technology continues to advance, the District is staying on the cutting edge by implementing the latest tools for our customers, giving you more control over your water use, billing, leak detection, and other tools.
What's the la...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 2, 2020
The Soquel Creek Water District is engaged in multiple approaches to combat over-drafting of the groundwater basin and seawater intrusion into our local water supply. It's important to remember that these severe water supply challenges affect everyone in ...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 1, 2020
Pure Water Soquel will help ensure that day never comes, with over $100 million in funding from the State Water Board and EPA which cover the cost of the project.
Imagine a Day Without Water on October 21 is an annual nationwide day of education and advoca...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 1, 2020
The Soquel Creek Water District is engaged in multiple approaches to combat over-drafting of the groundwater basin and seawater intrusion into our local water supply. It's important to remember that these severe water supply challenges affect everyone in ...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: August 1, 2020
Every August is National Water Quality Month - an annual opportunity to remind ourselves of the crucial importance of water in our everyday lives and the necessity to protect the quality of our drinking water, our lakes and waterways, and our oceans.
For t...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: July 6, 2020
The Soquel Creek Water District is engaged in multiple approaches to combat over-drafting of the groundwater basin and seawater intrusion into our local water supply. It's important to remember that these severe water supply challenges affect everyone in ...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 22, 2020
We are all craving some normalcy in our lives right now, with these uncertain and unprecedented times. So, in this month's column, let's go back to basics and get down to earth. The earth in your garden that is!
Since last month, most nur...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 28, 2020
The Soquel Creek Water District is engaged in multiple approaches to combat over-drafting of the groundwater basin and seawater intrusion into our local water supply. It's important to remember that these severe water supply challenges affect everyone in ...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 2, 2020
The Soquel Creek Water District is engaged in multiple approaches to combat over-drafting of the groundwater basin and seawater intrusion into our local water supply. It's important to remember that these severe water supply challenges affect everyone in ...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 2, 2020
The Soquel Creek Water District is engaged in multiple approaches to combat over-drafting of the groundwater basin and seawater intrusion into our local water supply. It's important to remember that these severe water supply challenges affect everyone in ...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 23, 2020
The month of February brings thoughts of Valentine's Day, and love…and also of cold weather, rain, clouds, and the ideal day staying home where it's warm and dry and cozy. In honor of wet weather that we certainly love (and ne...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 9, 2020
Well, all of our calendars are now out of "the teens" and into "the twenties." What a milestone!
Here at the Soquel Creek Water District we enter 2020 with a great sense of accomplishment and achievement - and a strong resolve to contin...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 16, 2019
For Immediate Release
November 16, 2019
Contact:Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153Email Melanie
Court Rules in Favor of Pure Water Soquel Project
Judge’s Ruling Denies Challenge of Proje...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2019
As our Pure Water Soquel project continues with design and towards construction, we are happy to congratulate our friends across the bay at Monterey One Water, upon their recent ribbon cutting of their Pure Water Monterey advanced water purification facil...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 22, 2019
For Immediate Release
October 22, 2019
Contact:Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501, ext. 153Email Melanie Mow Schumacher
Soquel Creek Water District Chosen as a Recipient for a Federal Low-Interest Loan of $49 M...
Read more about the loan
Press Releases
Posted on: October 8, 2019
For Immediate Release
October 8, 2019
Email Traci Hart
Soquel Creek Water District Showcases Careers in the Water Industry During California's Water ProfessionalsAppreciation Week October 5 to 13
Soquel, CA (October 8, 2019 ) In celebration of Califo...
Read about water professionals week
Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2019
Planning is underway for the second annual Water Harvest Festival that will be held on October 20th from 11-3 pm at Anna Jean Cummings Park, also known as Blue Ball Park in Soquel. This will be a fun family oriented festival to celebrate our local water r...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: August 12, 2019
Irrigation systems help us control the timing, volume, and duration of water applied to our landscapes. When these systems are designed and maintained properly, they save you, water, time, and money and help you keep a beautiful, efficiently, and easily w...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 24, 2019
For Immediate Release
June 24, 2019
Contact
Traci Hart, Human Resources ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501, ext. 131 Email Traci Hart
Soquel Creek Water District Named One of Bay Area's Top Workplaces for 2019
Soquel, CA (June 24, 2019) - Soquel Creek Water District h...
Read more about top workplace
Press Releases
Posted on: June 3, 2019
California has over 500 groundwater basins and only 21 are classified as "high-priority basins in critical overdraft." The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Basin is one of these 21 basins.
What Does Critical Overdraft Mean
In the Santa Cruz Mid-C...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: May 23, 2019
For Immediate Release
May 23, 2019
Monterey Bay Area High School Students Awarded for Their Videos about Water-Wise Gardening
May 23, 2019 (Soquel, CA) Nine winners were recognized for their original videos about Water Wise Gardens at the Soquel Cre...
Read more about the winners
Press Releases
Posted on: May 19, 2019
For Immediate Release
May 15, 2019
ContactSierra RyanPhone: 831-454-3133
The County of Santa Cruz and the Soquel Creek Water District will be conducting groundwater recharge testing at two sites to investigate potential stormwater capture projects.
On May 22n...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 3, 2019
This month I want to share with you some interesting State legislative news related to water:
SB 332: Local Water Reliability Act (Introduced 2019)
Did you know that statewide, about 400 billion gallons of treated effluent water thrown away every year? That...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 1, 2019
With unlimited access to information and opinions in today's modern world, it's often hard to discern what is factual and what isn't. With my busy schedule as a working Mom, juggling family life, my son's sports schedul...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 25, 2019
For Immediate Release
February 25, 2019
Contacts
Janice Bisgaard, City of Santa Cruz Community Relations SpecialistPhone: 831-420-5166
Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications Manager, Soquel Creek Water DistrictPhone: 831-475-8501, ext. 153
Cit...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2019
For Immediate Release
February 8, 2019
Contact
Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501, ext. 153 Email Melanie Mow Schumacher
Soquel Creek Water District Ceremoniously Breaks Ground on Seawater Intrusion Pr...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 5, 2019
February… it's the month we celebrate love and it's still wintertime so you may be cuddled up with a book, perhaps under a blanket, and by the fire. In the spirit of this column being about WATER- I want to share a quick overv...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 5, 2019
The Soquel Creek Water District's New Year's resolution for 2019 - and beyond - is recharge and replenishment of our groundwater supply. How do we plan to keep this resolution? With several exciting projects and strategies that are part ...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: December 19, 2018
For Immediate Release
December 19, 2018
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors Certifies Final Environmental Impact Report and Approves Its Pure Water So...
Read about the environmental impact report
Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2018
For Immediate Release
November 30, 2018
Contact: Melanie Mow SchumacherPhone: 831-475-8501 x153Email Melanie
Status Update on Community Water Plan Water Supply Options to be presented to District Board on December 4
Information includes updated cost estimates...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 29, 2018
For Immediate Release
November 29, 2018
Contacts:
Eileen Cross, Community Relations SpecialistCity of Santa Cruz, 831.676.7090
Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerSoquel Creek Water District, 831.475.8501 x153
Santa Cruz Wa...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2018
For Immediate Release
November 27, 2018
Contact:Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
Soquel Creek Water District Invited to Submit Formal Proposal for State Grant
Funding Could Support Groundwater R...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 27, 2018
By Dr. Bruce Daniels, 2018 President, Board of Directors
Soquel Creek Water District has made great progress in the last year in some major goals: To deliver safe, high-quality water to our customers 365 days a year, 24 hours a day in a fiscally responsibl...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 7, 2018
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2018
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
Soquel Creek Water District Reminds Customers: Stage 3 Water Shortage Conditions Still in Effect
District Impleme...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 6, 2018
As many of you know, the groundwater basin in the Santa Cruz Mid-County area is plagued with seawater intrusion at the coastline and its threat of moving further inland toward our drinking water wells is scarier than all the Halloween horror movies out th...
Read on...
Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 2, 2018
For Immediate Release
Celebrate Water at the First Annual Water Harvest Festival
Soquel, CA (October 2, 2018) – Soquel Creek Water District in partnership with the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz County Parks invite you to...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2018
The Soquel Creek Water District has proudly received a significant honor from the National WateReuse Association: the 2018 Award of Excellence for Outreach and Education, in recognition of the District's Pure Water Soquel Mobile Educational Trail...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 20, 2018
For Immediate Release
September 20, 2018
Contact: Rebecca Rubin, Public Outreach CoordinatorPhone: 831-475-8501 x118
Soquel Creek Water District Receives WateReuse Association's "2018 Award of Excellence in Outreach & Education"for It...
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Press Releases
Posted on: September 5, 2018
It's not too early to think about what to do with your garden and landscaping this fall!
Many people think of spring as the prime planting period, but here are some great reasons - well-known to many home gardeners - that fall is really the perfec...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: August 9, 2018
Spoiler Alert: A high-quality, reliable, sustainable water supply is one of them!
When you get right down to it, there are just two basic things that humans can't live without: water and food. Providing one of those (We can't live without...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: August 2, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
US Bureau of Reclamation Grant Helps Fund Recycled Water Pilot Study
Pilot testing at Santa Cruz Wastewater Treatment F...
Read on...
Press Releases
Posted on: July 11, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Associate Manager-Special ProjectsPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
District Awarded Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award
Soquel, CA (July 11, 2018) – Soquel Creek Water District is proud to an...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 10, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Shelley FlockPhone: 831-475-8501x156
New, Higher Rebates to Help Your Household Use Its Greywater
Save water and money with greywater-to-landscape systems; sign up for greywater workshop
Soquel, CA (July 10, 2018) – The...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 9, 2018
When it comes to the effective management of our groundwater resources, the Soquel Creek Water District's goals are simple: keep our water supply safe, keep it reliable, and keep it sustainable. To be successful in this, we must be flexible and a...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 29, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
Soquel Creek Water District Releases Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Proposed Pure Water Soquel Project &...
Read on...
Press Releases
Posted on: June 5, 2018
This is a historical time in our water district's Community Water Plan history. We are at the crossroads of several water supply and groundwater recharge projects that will help protect our critically over-drafted groundwater aquifers from seawat...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 27, 2018
For Immediate Release
Soquel High School Receives Water-Wise Garden Grant
Soquel, CA (April 27, 2018) – Soquel Creek Water District has awarded Soquel High School and the agriculture and natural resources program a water-wise garden grant of $2000...
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Press Releases
Posted on: April 25, 2018
From last October to March our area received just over 16 inches of rain, which is only 62% of the typical average rainfall. Additionally, the District - in partnership with the Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency- received new data this year validat...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 10, 2018
Written by: Dr. Bruce Daniels, Board President
Climate change is a serious issue all over the planet. It also has real impacts right here in our Soquel Creek Water District that must be considered for our water supply planning.
As you probably already know,...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 13, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact: Melanie Mow Schumacher, Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
Learning Center to Open at Soquel Creek Water District Office
Informative Displays and Interactive Tools Highlight Water Challenges & ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: February 22, 2018
Raising awareness of groundwater is extremely important locally since all our water supply in the Santa Cruz Mid-County region comes from a complex groundwater basin comprised of two aquifers, the Purisima Formation and the Aromas Red Sands. Although we, ...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 25, 2018
For Immediate Release
Contact:Melanie Mow Schumacher, P.E., Special Projects-Communications ManagerPhone: 831-475-8501 x153
Soquel Creek Water District Awarded State Grant of up to $2 Million
Funding will help proposed Pure Water Soquel project pla...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 23, 2018
By: Melanie Mow Schumacher, P.E., Special Projects-Communications Manager
January brought the Soquel Creek Water District some very exciting news from the California State Water Resources Control Board! We've been awarded a grant under the state&a...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: December 4, 2017
By: Dr. Tom LaHue, Vice-President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
When I first began my service as a board member for Soquel Creek Water District, my primary goal was to do whatever I could to protect our water supply and to have it be sust...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 21, 2017
The Soquel Creek Water District is proud to announce that it has been officially recognized as a Certified Green Business. This highly-regarded certification was provided through the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program.
The Green Business Program reco...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2017
Short Videos Offer Overviews of Community Water Plan, Proposed Pure Water Soquel Project
At the November 7, 2017, Board of Directors' meeting, the District unveiled two new educational/public outreach videos. These videos, along with other public ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2017
This month, I'd like to offer some clarifications regarding Soquel Creek Water District's approach to developing new water supplies and help reduce any misunderstandings that people may have.
To aid in replenishing the groundwater basin -...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: October 13, 2017
Winning Artwork to be Displayed at October 12 and October 20 Events
The Soquel Creek Water District, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, City of Santa Cruz, City of Watsonville and the Resource Conservation District of Santa Cruz County congratulates the wi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 1, 2017
Last month my son, who is a freshman at Soquel High School, had to write a persuasive essay for his geography class on his opinion of what has a greater impact: humans on Earth or Earth on humans - with an added emphasis on specifics within Santa Cruz Cou...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 12, 2017
With all the division in our government, it is easy to forget there are some policy priorities that actually cut across party lines and geographical boundaries. Constituents may have different opinions on health care and tax reform, but they have a lot in...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 8, 2017
As part of a national campaign to help raise awareness about the critical importance of water to our everyday lives, water and environmental agencies in Santa Cruz County are sponsoring an "Imagine a Day Without Water" poster contest for local r...
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Press Releases
Posted on: August 4, 2017
Water is vital to America's economy and our quality of life. In fact, aging infrastructure and years of deferred maintenance is catching up, and the cost of inaction could be severe. A new economic analysis for the "Value of Water Campaign&q...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: July 26, 2017
As of July 21, Soquel Creek Water District (District) has temporarily discontinued use of its Country Club well as staff explores a permanent treatment process for this well to comply with new state regulations for 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP) in drinking...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 17, 2017
The Soquel Creek Water District (District) is opening its doors for a special Open House event and the entire community is invited. A highlight will be the unveiling of the District's newest addition to its public outreach program: a mobile educa...
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Press Releases
Posted on: July 7, 2017
One of our primary organizational goals at Soquel Creek Water District is community engagement and outreach. This involves fostering relationships and open communication with our customers and the community-at-large through our website, on the phone, at c...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: June 22, 2017
Soquel Creek Water District has released a revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) for an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for its project, Pure Water Soquel. The Pure Water Soquel Project is comprised of various facilities and pipelines including: an advanc...
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Press Releases
Posted on: June 13, 2017
The Soquel Creek Water District (District) has recently received two awards recognizing the agency's transparency and commitment of being open and accessible with information to the public.
On April 24, the California Special District Leadership F...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 13, 2017
California was hit with storm after storm this winter, effectively ending the drought in much of the state. Areas that rely on surface water fared especially well. However, not everyone is out of the woods yet. Governor Brown's recent Executive Order B-40...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: May 8, 2017
Pure Water Soquel Project to Focus on Obtaining Treated Water for Proposed Advanced Water Purification Facility
At its March 7th meeting the Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors voted to remove the option of using untreated wastewater as a source...
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Press Releases
Posted on: May 1, 2017
The third annual student-made video contest was organized and sponsored by member agencies with the Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County (WCC), and the water pollution prevention programs from the County of Santa Cruz, the City of Watsonville...
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Press Releases
Posted on: March 26, 2017
The Santa Cruz County community is a leader in implementing "The Three Rs" - reduce, reuse, recycle. Not only a plastic bag ban, but as of 2017 no plastic straws or stir sticks, and only compostable cups, lids, containers, and cutlery for County...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 28, 2017
This winter - with the relentless stormy days and flu/cold season in full swing - it may be an opportune time to stretch out on the couch, grab a blanket and some popcorn, and watch a movie. How about making your next movie binge all about water? Many peo...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 7, 2017
District's second award this year recognizes budgetary excellence
Soquel Creek Water District is proud to announce that it has received the highest honor from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) - an "Operating Budget...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 30, 2017
There's a lot of talk these days about "fake" news, "alternative facts", and general mistrust of the media. With multiple sources of news available, it's important to understand and separate the information from misin...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 19, 2017
The Soquel Creek Water District (District) Board of Directors unanimously adopted resolution 17-01, the Green Business Pledge to become a Green Business under the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program, at the board meeting on January 17th.
The Monterey ...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 10, 2017
With the recent storms causing emergency water shortages in the City of Santa Cruz and the Town of Davenport, the Soquel Creek Water District (District) has stepped in to assist both its neighbors. The District is providing up to approximately 1 million g...
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Press Releases
Posted on: January 2, 2017
Happy New Year! Soquel Creek Water District is proud to be an integral part of the Santa Cruz Mid-County community for over 55 years. To kick off 2017, we'd like to reflect back on a few of our key moments in 2016:
February 2016 - Ron Duncan was a...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: December 21, 2016
The District is currently evaluating a project, Pure Water Soquel, that would involve treating municipal wastewater with advanced purification methods and replenishing the groundwater basin with purified water to help address critical overdraft conditions...
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Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2016
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District Spotlights
Posted on: November 22, 2016
We are very excited to dedicate our entire column this month to Soquel Creek Water District's Groundwater Replenishment Project, recently named Pure Water Soquel. Evaluation of the project is currently underway. Please take a moment to learn abou...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: November 22, 2016
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District Spotlights
Posted on: November 22, 2016
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District Spotlights
Posted on: November 16, 2016
The formal initiation of the environmental review phase for the Soquel Creek Water District project, Pure Water Soquel, begins today with the release of a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and announcement of public scopi...
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Press Releases
Posted on: October 26, 2016
As we've mentioned in our previous columns, Soquel Creek Water District (District) has been working with the City of Santa Cruz Water Department (City) on a 5-year pilot project to purchase a small amount of treated surface water (also referred t...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 26, 2016
The Santa Cruz Mid-County Groundwater Agency (MGA) reached two important milestones this summer and continues to make progress in meeting the mandates of the state's Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). In our April 2016 column, we high...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: September 8, 2016
Water main flushing is a necessary program for water agencies to ensure high-quality water. The traditional method of flushing involves opening up fire hydrants and letting the water flow out to scour and remove the buildup in pipes that may cause discolo...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: August 1, 2016
The mission of providing reliable services in a cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner is now prevalent amongst most public agencies and collaboration is a key ingredient. No longer are agencies bound by their jurisdictional boundaries, the &...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: April 29, 2016
Helping our customers with water conservation is an essential part of what we do at the Soquel Creek Water District. A lot of water savings can be achieved through changes inside our homes, but a significant amount of residential water consumption is rela...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: March 3, 2016
On February 9, the Santa Cruz City Council agreed to sell the Soquel Creek Water District a limited amount of available winter surface water each year from the City's north coast sources for the next 5 years. The Cooperative Water Transfer and Pu...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: February 2, 2016
When most people think of the Soquel Creek Water District, they probably think of pipes, people in hard hats, and water being pumped up out of the ground, treated, and delivered to their faucets, because that is the side of our organization they see out i...
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Water Wisdom
Posted on: January 6, 2016
By Rachél Lather, President, Soquel Creek Water District Board of Directors
Many people are breathing a sigh of relief as the new year begins, looking forward to 2021 with hope and optimism while saying farewell to 2020. It was indeed an unprece...
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Water Wisdom