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 March 9th to April 3rd. Please minimize water use between 8 am and 4 pm during your flushing week.
Flushing Schedule:
(8:00 am – 4:00 pm daily)
Mon. 3/9 to Tues. 3/17
Green Hills Rd, Sawbuck Ct, Single Spur Ct, Sidesaddle Ct, Glen Cary Dt, Gregory Ct, Glen Canyon, Sunridge Dr, Oak Creek Blvd, Lucia Ln, Kirkorian Ct, Kentwood Ct, Green Tree Wy, Angela Ct, Suzanne Ct, Kelly Wy, Quien Sabe Rd, Kelly Ct, Shasta Park Ct, Lassen Park Ct, Saddleback Ridge Rd, La Cuesta Dr, Torrey Oaks Ct, La Madrona Dr, El Pueblo Road, Cathy Lane, Siri Ln, Kent Ct, Woodhill Dr, Civic Center Dr, Erba Ln, Terrace View Dr, Terrace View Ct, Acorn Ct, Whispering Pines Dr, Arabian Wy, Carriage Ln, Morgan Ct, Appaloosa Ct, Quarterhorse Ln, Shadow Ct, Lundy Ln, Bluebonnet Ln, Oak Cir, Pine Ct, Azalia Ct, Mountain View Dr, Valley View Ct, Canyon Wy, Bean Creek Rd, Lockhart Gulch Rd, Green Valley Rd, Lucinda Ln, King’s Village Shopping Center, Town Center HOA, Skypark Subdivision, Lockhart Gulch, Lockwood Ln.
Wed. 3/18 to Wed. 3/25
Cielo Dr, Jonathon Wy, Gaffney Wy, Highgate Rd, Hilltop Wy, Sunset Terrace, 200 block of Southwood Dr, Sramek Ln, Traci Ct, Granite Creek, Sawyer Ct, Highway 17, Crescent Drive, West Vine Hill Rd, Charles Hill Rd, Kerry Ct, Elderberry Ct, Scotts Valley Dr, Cabernet Ct, Bordeaux Ln, Tabor Dr, Bethany Wy, Bethany Dr, Canham Rd, Summerhill Ln, Sandhill Rd, Glenwood Stables, Stonewood Dr, Shaketree Ln, Northridge Dr, Glenwood Dr, Woodlander Pl. and any areas missed due to emergencies.
Mon. 3/30 to Fri. 4/3
Dunslee Wy, Cove Ln, MacLeod Wy, Woodside, Johnston Wy, Willis Rd, Butler Ln, Sunflower HOA, Coopers Hawk Ct, Tuscany Ct, Venice Wy, Milano Ct, Fox Sparrow Ct, Golden Eagle Ct, Fred Ct, Purple Hills Ct, Sageland Ct, San Augustine Rd, Hacienda Dr, Grace Wy, Nadia Ct, Country Ln, Deer Trail Wy, Ridgecrest Ln, Ridgecrest Dr, Meadow Wy, S. Navarra, 300 block of Southwood Drive, Sherman Ct, Scott Ct, Sucinto Ln, Sunset Terr, Skyforest Wy, Ginger Ln, Cider Ct, Hansen Ter.
Yellow to brown discoloration may occur from dislodged sediment. Cloudy to milky discoloration may occur from entrained air. Flushing may cause varying water pressure. The water is safe to drink and complies with California drinking water standards.
If your water appears discolored, then flush from a cold-water fixture as far away from your water meter as possible and let the water run until clear, this could take 5 to 10 minutes. Do not use a hot water tap to flush, as this will draw sediment into your hot water heater. Please make sure your water is clear before doing laundry and running your washing machine. Taking appropriate precautions is the customer’s responsibility. Scotts Valley Water District appreciates your patience. If you have any questions, please call us at 438-2363 or email engineering@svwd.org.
Benefits of Flushing:
- Scouring the inside of pipes with a high-velocity flow of water removes sediment buildup and improves water quality.
- Valves, hydrants and water mains can be inspected.
- The District stays in compliance with requirements set by the California Department of State Water Resources Control Board.
Mains are cleaned by systematically flushing the pipelines at high velocity (5 feet per second) for a few minutes by opening and closing fire hydrants.
Flushing typically occurs in the spring.
