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. 

Week 1: 

Monday-Friday, Feb. 10-14 — Dunslee Wy, MacLeod Wy, 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 Terrace, Skyforest Wy, Ginger Ln, Cider Ct, Hansen Terrace

Week 2:

Monday-Friday Feb. 17-21 — Glenwood Dr, Deerfield, Kerry Ct, Casa Way, Elderberry Ct, Scotts Valley Dr, Redwood Vista, Cabernet Ct, Bordeaux Ln, Tabor Dr, Polo Ranch Subdivision, Upper N. Navarra, Blossom Way, Cielo Dr, Jonathon Wy, Gaffney Wy, Highgate Rd, Hilltop Wy, Sunset Terrace, Southwood Dr, Sramek Ln, Granite Creek, Granite Creek Estates

Week 3: 

Monday-Friday, Feb. 24-28 — Tabor Dr, Bethany Wy, Bethany Dr, Sawyer Ct. Canham Rd, Summerhill Ln, Sandhill Rd, Glenwood Stables, Stonewood Dr, Shaketree Ln, Northridge Dr, Glenwood Dr, Woodlander Pl, Crescent Dr, Villa Fonteney and any areas missed due to emergencies.

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. Customers are notified in advance.