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, April 21-25, 2025. 

Affected streets include: 

Green Hills Rd, Sawbuck Ct, Single Spur Ct, Sidesaddle Ct, Glen Cary Ct, 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

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.