Project Phases

Schedule

A decision by the governing bodies of the City of Santa Cruz (SCWD) and Soquel Creek Water District (SqCWD) for the construction of a 2.5 million gallon per day desalination facility is dependent upon the successful completion of the pilot test program, technical review of the data collected, and environmental approval and permitting of the proposed project.

Currently, the project is undergoing the environmental review process.

Proposed Project Timeline

• Pilot Plant Testing — March 2008 - April 2009
• SWRO Desalination Facility Environmental Impact Report Preparation & Certification — 2010–2012
• SWRO Desalination Facility Design — 2010-2012
• SWRO Desalination Facility Construction — 2012-2016

 

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scwd² Organizational Chart

The City of Santa Cruz Water Department (SCWD) and the Soquel Creek Water District (SqCWD) formed the scwd² Task Force to oversee the technical studies, permitting, environmental review and design of the proposed desalination facility.  The organizational chart (shown below)  illustrates the agencies, consultants, and other parties currently involved with the scwd² Desalination Program.

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Technical Working Groups:  Intake Studies and Energy Plan