Scotts Valley Water District

Road work is underway for the Intertie Project. Crews are surveying underground utilities throughout the pipeline corridor, with a focus on the Sims Road area in the coming week. This will result in short single-lane closures and one-way traffic control. Note: the Highway 17 off-ramp at Sims Road will remain open during this work. Pipeline installation is expected to begin before the end of the month. This work will start on the south end of the project near the intersection of Sims and La Madrona roads. Work starts at 8:30 a.m. daily. Please be prepared for slight delays. More info here: https://lnkd.in/gTmH8jVd

We are hiring! An ideal candidate would have a proven ability to lead internal teams, communicate effectively, and be interested in working for a public agency.?

Now Hiring! The Scotts Valley Water District is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead and oversee the effective operations of its finance, accounting, payroll, utility billing and customer service functions. An ideal candidate would have a proven ability to lead internal teams, be an effective communicator, and interest in working for a public agency. Visit our job posting to learn more and apply!?https://lnkd.in/gdg-sGJC Job Description here: https://lnkd.in/g_FrNFsE ?

Water main flushing is the process of cleaning or "scouring"; the inside of the water main by sending a high-velocity flow of water through the system. This is conducted by opening fire hydrants and releasing water at the speed of up to 5 feet per second to remove deposits built up inside the mains. Flushing is a crucial preventative measure that helps to maintain the capacity of the pipe and to protect water quality by removing deposits from inside the mains. The District regularly flushes its system and notifies its customers of the flushing schedule. Scotts Valley Water District will flush water mains between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays February 10-28, 2025. Visit https://lnkd.in/geAcVvPn for details.

Great news! The groundwater recharge system project at the Cavallaro Transit Center (Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District) is nearly complete! The storm drains have been connected, new plants are in the ground, a new irrigation system is installed and the contractor is going through the final checklist! The project on Kings Village Drive is part of SVWD’s commitment to creating a healthy groundwater system. This project is funded in part by the state Department of Water Resources Urban Community Drought Relief Program. Find out all the details of the project by visiting: https://bit.ly/3zF9LP1

The City of Santa Cruz Water Department and Scotts Valley Water District will soon break ground on a collaborative, $6.5 million intertie pipeline project to connect the two water agencies. The critically important project will dramatically increase system resilience, improve emergency preparedness, and ensure the availability of reliable, safe drinking water for customers of both agencies. The intertie will link the potable water systems of the City of Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley Water District through the construction of a new 2-mile pipeline and pump station. The route of the pipeline will include La Madrona Drive, Sims Road and Firehouse Lane. The pipeline is the final link in a regional effort to connect public water systems from Boulder Creek to La Selva Beach.? Construction is expected to begin at the end of January and last approximately 12 months with anticipated traffic impacts in the area. Funding for the project came from the state Department of Water Resources Grant and both water agencies. A community meeting about the project will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Santa Margarita Room at the Scotts Valley Water District, located at 2 Civic Center Drive in Scotts Valley. For more information, including how to sign up for bi-weekly email updates about the project, please visit?https://lnkd.in/gn5uMPgV.? ?

The Hacienda Booster is responsible for providing water pressure in the upper parts of Hacienda Drive and Cadillac Road. This site recently received an upgrade to its controls and piping. More importantly, a block building was constructed around it to minimize the noise to the surrounding neighborhood. Thank you, Matt, for showing us around.

NOW HIRING! Want to join an agile team that innovates and delivers vital services on behalf of a supportive community? The Scotts Valley Water District a regional leader in sustainable water management and a trusted source of high-quality water is looking for you! The District is accepting applications?now for a Lead Water Facilities Operator. This position will perform a variety of operation tasks involving?water?production, distribution?and storage, as well as?other?maintenance. Learn more and apply —?https://lnkd.in/gf43nWUH

The District is developing the second phase of its groundwater recharge system at the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District Cavallaro Transit Center on Kings Village Drive. Funded through the California Department of Water Resources Urban Community Drought Relief Grant Program, the project will provide “low impact development” parking lot features to reduce stormwater volumes, improve water quality and increase groundwater recharge through the capture and treatment of stormwater from the south end of the parking lot at the property. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNeMFtyT

The District's Consumer Confidence Report explains where your water comes from and how it rates with State and Federal Drinking Water Standards. The report contains the actual results of hundreds of water quality tests conducted throughout the year as well as other information! Read it online: https://lnkd.in/gFfFPDz4