Publications

Many district publications are listed throughout the Web site. Where the publication title has a link, the publication is available on-line. Otherwise, please contact Public Relations.

If you would like to be put on a mailing list for district publications, send your name and mailing address to the Office of Public Relations (please refer to the Publications Mailing List in your message.)

The water district's library is a specialized collection of over 14,000 titles. We provide professional research services for district staff and the public.

Available publications:

District information

2008 Valley Water Profile June 2008

2008 Valley Water News annual mailer January 2008

"Celebrate Water" ValleyWater News 2005
annual newsletter
(PDF 669 KB) posted 11/01/05

"ValleyWater News" quarterly newsletter
January - March 2004 (PDF 850 KB) posted 5/26/04

"ValleyWater News" quarterly newsletter
October - December 2003 (PDF 725 KB) posted 12/26/03

"ValleyWater News" quarterly newsletter
2003 Annual Issue (PDF 3 MB) posted 10/15/03

"ValleyWater News" quarterly newsletter
April - June 2003 (PDF 714 KB)

"ValleyWater News" quarterly newsletter
Jan - March 2003 (PDF 729 KB)

WaterWays: A Profile of the Santa Clara Valley Water District
(PDF 2.5 MB) posted 3/13/03

Issues 2002: Year-end newsletter of current issues.

"Adopt-A-Creek." This informational brochure describes the Adopt-A-Creek program and includes a sign-up form.

Water conservation

Water Use Efficiency 2002-2003 Annual Report

"Irrigation Technical Assistance Program." The ITAP brochure described the water-saving services available to managers of large landscapes.

"Water-wise House Calls." This brochure describes the services of the Water-wise House Call program.

"Rules of Thumb for Water-Wise Gardening" with helpful tips and resources. (PDF 1.4MB)

"Advancements in Water Conservation." Brochure from the Bay Area Water Agencies Coalition (PDF 3 MB)

Water supply
"A Guide for the Private Well Owner." A 16 page booklet describing well owner responsibilities, well construction and maintenance, water quality protection, sampling and treatment, and a resource guide.

"Relationships Between Groundwater Elevation & Land." This flyer shows how land subsidence has been halted in Santa Clara Valley.

2007 Water Utility Enterprise Final Report [PDF 2 MB]

Water Utility Enterprise Report - Final (September 2006)
[PDF 3 MB]

Water Utility Annual Business Plan FY 2006 [PDF 1.3 MB]

Water Utility Enterprise Report - Preliminary (March 2006)
[PDF 1.7 MB]

Water Utility Enterprise Report - Final (September 2005)

Water Utility Enterprise Report - Final (August 2004)
[PDF 2.25 MB]

Groundwater

• "A Guide for the Private Well Owner." A 16 page booklet describing well owner responsibilities, well construction and maintenance, water quality protection, sampling and treatment, and a resource guide.
• INAAP Fact Sheet
• Nitrate Fact Sheet
• Nitrato - Nitrate Fact Sheet in Spanish
• Relationship between groundwater elevations and land subsidence in Santa Clara County (graph)

Flood preparedness
"Even when the rain stops-it doesn't mean we do." This brochure describes the water district's year-round work to maintain creeks and prepare for floods.

"Noah's FloodSAFE Guide." This 20-page guide includes flood preparedness tips, sandbag guidelines

"Sandbag Guidelines." This pamphlet shows how to protect a building using sandbags and other materials. In English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Stream stewardship
Watershed Management Division's Environmental Policy
[PDF 93KB]

"Working Around Water Courses." This pamphlet explains the district's permit process for working around creeks and waterways.

"Target the Source" - Protecting yourself and your family from the West Nile virus (PDF 1.2 MB).