The well can produce up to 432,000 gallons of water daily

(Nov. 25, 2025) SCOTTS VALLEY, CA — The Scotts Valley Water District today announced that its Sucinto Well, a new well designed to produce up to 300 gallons of water per minute, is operational and connected to the District’s water system.

The Suncinto Well replaces Well 3B, which was taken offline after nearly 30 years of production. The new well is approximately 1,500 feet deep and is capable of supplying up to 432,000 gallons of water a day.

“We’re excited to bring the Sucinto Well online because it provides the District with an important additional resource to help ensure reliable delivery of water to our customers,” said Nate Gillespie, Operations Manager for the District.

Water pumped from the Sucinto Well is sent to the Orchard Run Water Treatment Plant for filtration and disinfection before being distributed to customers.

The next phase of the Sucinto Well project includes installing a generator on-site for backup power, repaving the site and upgrading the fencing. Construction of the Sucinto Well was funded through ratepayer fees.

Designing, constructing and maintaining production wells is critical for the Scotts Valley Water District as it relies solely on local groundwater to supply drinking water to our customers. The District has five active wells and is in the process of constructing a sixth well, the Grace Way Well, off Scotts Valley Drive. The Grace Way Well is expected to come online in 2026.

ABOUT SCOTTS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

Scotts Valley Water District is a public agency providing water service over six square miles, including most of the City of Scotts Valley and a portion of the unincorporated areas north of the city limits. The community of Scotts Valley places a high value on livability, innovation and planning for the future.

The District is proud to play a vital role in supporting those efforts by providing a reliable, sustainable, high-quality water supply. Through partnership with our community, strategic investment in resources, and pursuit of new ideas, the Scotts Valley Water District is redefining its historic role to meet future challenges and turn them into opportunities. Learn more at www.svwd.org, Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor.

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