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County residents notified of “Erin Brockovich chemical” in drinking water

By Jesse Greenspan|2026-03-01T07:38:54-08:00March 1, 2026|Tags: Aptos, central water district, chromium six, drinking water, Featured, Jesse Greenspan, Rountree jail, San Lorenzo River, Soquel Creek Water District|

Tightened state standards prompt disclosure; officials maintain water is safe

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Water projects try to capture more rain in Santa Cruz County

By Jesse Kathan|2023-01-20T19:06:26-08:00January 20, 2023|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Water Department, Soquel Creek Water District, storms, wastewater, water|

Treatment upgrades, underground aquifer work ahead

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Amid drought, Santa Cruz County water managers describe challenges

By Jesse Kathan|2022-07-30T07:52:48-07:00July 29, 2022|Tags: Pajaro Valley, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Santa Cruz Water Department, Scotts Valley Water District, Soquel Creek Water District, water|

Civil grand jury report urges unified plan

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Does more housing mean more water demand in Santa Cruz County?

By Santa Cruz Local|2024-06-28T12:25:58-07:00February 15, 2021|Tags: City of Santa Cruz, development, drought, environment, housing, San Lorenzo Valley Water District, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz Water Department, Scotts Valley Water District, Soquel Creek Water District, water|

Water authorities say it’s doubtful, based on historical data