Scotts Valley Water District Offers Up To 250 Gallons For Residential Landscaping Use Free Of Charge
Believed to be the first of its kind in Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties, the station supplies Scotts Valley residents up to 250 gallons of recycled water per day to irrigate residential landscaping and fruit and vegetable trees, as well as to wash down hard surfaces and control dust from construction projects.
Recycled water is wastewater purified through multiple treatment processes to a level that meets California Department of Public Health quality and safety standards. Since 2002, the District has delivered about 530 million gallons of recycled water to customers, an amount equivalent to about a year’s worth of water used by the entire system, which serves 4,000 accounts.
The fill station is located directly across from the Scotts Valley Senior Center (370 Kings Village Road). City Residents can pick up 250 gallons of recycled water per day.
The Recycled Water Fill Station is available only to residents and businesses of the City of Scotts Valley.
Hours of Operation
Wednesday: 3 – 7 p.m. • Thursday: 3 – 7 p.m. • Friday: 3 – 7 p.m. • Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
How to Get Started
During your visit to pick up recycled water, you will need to complete and sign an application form and receive a brief one-time training on the proper use of recycled water. Once completed you will be receive an ID card and stickers for the containers that will transport and store the recycled water. To save time, fill out the application online, print out a completed copy and bring with you on your first fill-up. The attendant will provide required training and issue your ID card.
Recycled Water Container Policies
User must:
- Have water tight lids
- Not leak
- Secured for safe transport
- Can only be used for recycled water unless thoroughly cleaned and disinfected
- Have Scotts Valley Water District recycled water sticker
Water is Heavy
One gallon of recycled water weighs 8.345 pounds; 100 gallons weighs 834 pounds. Know your vehicle’s load capacity. An overloaded vehicle is unsafe, it may damage your vehicle or cause a traffic accident. Remember when driving a loaded vehicle be sure to allow enough stopping distance. It is the sole responsibility of the user to comply with manufacturer maximum load ratings.
While at the Fill Station
Please follow the signs and if there is a line turn your engine off and do not block streets or driveways. — present your Recycled Water Card to the attendant — complete the log sheet including name, date, use area and number of gallons (maximum 250 gallons) — use the shut-off valve on the hose to ensure that recycled water does not spill from the hose before or after filling — in case of an emergency, see the attendant.
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For more information about recycled water use within the District, visit http://svwd.org/your-water/recycled-water.
Scotts Valley Water District is a public agency providing water and sewer service. Learn more about Scotts Valley Water District at www.svwd.org or www.facebook.com/svwater.