Crestwood Heights Water Association Water System Consolidation Project

The City of Watsonville is proposing to consolidate the Crestwood Heights Water Association water system with its municipal water system, encompassing the installation of approximately 7,000 linear feet of new water mains, service laterals, and meters to serve about 45 residences. The project will lay new pipelines along the right-of-way of Lakeview Road, Cambridge Drive, Kingston Drive, Oxford Drive, Strafford Drive, and Crestwood Drive, while also removing the existing water infrastructure previously operated by the association. System interties will be constructed to connect the former association’s network to Watsonville’s municipal system, ensuring seamless water delivery and regulatory compliance. A key component of the project includes preparing an application for funding through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to support construction costs. The project is forecast to proceed under the City of Watsonville’s oversight, with Danielle Green, Interim Director of Public Works & Utilities, serving as the primary point of contact. All work will be performed within Watsonville, California, specifically targeting the Crestwood Heights area with a ZIP code of 95076. The initiative aims to improve water quality, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability by integrating a small, independently operated system into the larger municipal infrastructure. While no specific bidding details are yet available, the anticipated funding application and infrastructure upgrades indicate a significant public investment in regional water system consolidation.