How are SCWD and SqCWD partnering in the Pilot Program and Full-Scale Plant?
The SCWD and SqCWD have developed an agreement for jointly undertaking the multi-layered investigative stage of the project and developing an operating plan. In concept, the Full-Scale Regional Seawater Desalination Project would feature a plant in Santa Cruz, where SqCWD would use the plant to augment groundwater supplies during normal years. Santa Cruz would use the plant during drought periods when surface water sources are limited. The Full-Scale Plant operational strategy would provide water supply during a drought to the City of Santa Cruz service area. During non-drought periods, the plant would provide water supply for Soquel Creek Water District (SqCWD).
