Soquel Creek Water District 06/16/26

The Soquel Creek Water District board meeting held on June 16, 2026, focused extensively on groundwater sustainability and water supply management. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the Pure Water Soquel project, which has begun groundwater replenishment and is expected to reduce net groundwater pumping and address seawater intrusion issues. The board reviewed the 2025 Groundwater Sustainability Plan annual report and the Seascape seawater intrusion study, highlighting progress toward sustainability goals and the need for ongoing model calibration based on new operational data. The meeting also covered the annual water supply and demand assessment, leading to a recommendation to rescind the existing water shortage emergency declaration due to improved conditions and progress from the Pure Water Soquel project. A motion was passed to bring back a stage one water shortage alert for further consideration, emphasizing continued conservation messaging despite positive trends. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting addressed capital improvement project updates and budget implications related to water management and sustainability efforts.