Hi Westside Water Store Friends,

I hope my email finds you hydrated.  With this week’s email let’s start it off by talking about one of our favorite subjects over here at Westside Water Store.  That subject being water.  Why not, water adopts the shape of its vessel, water is sometimes a trickle and other times a wild ocean.  Water can have a location called headwaters and in Santa Cruz flow on down from there and meet up with its neighbor the ocean.  Water can have color that matches the sky and other times like the water we serve at the store it is clear as the air around you and you can see right through it to the other side.

Things are happening here at Westside Water Store!   Our brand new in store water filling station is hanging out in the front of the store and getting very close to being fully operational. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we finish the final steps to get everything flowing perfectly. We’re almost there, and we can’t wait to introduce you to the different types of premium water we’ll soon be offering in store.

In the meantime, we are STILL OFFERING FREE WATER FILL-UPS while we complete the final setup but this will only last another week. So come on down, bring your bottles, and take advantage while it lasts!

Another option quickly coming down the preverbal water pipe, we can start filing sprinter vans and RV’s any day now, it is very needed in Santa Cruz and we are here for that community.  They need access to fresh clean water whether starting a journey or in the middle of an adventure.  If that is you, come visit and quickly bulk fill up your ride.

Clean water comes in many forms including keeping our shared water ways clean, we want to give a huge shoutout and thank you to the amazing local volunteers for helping clean up areas around the San Lorenzo River last weekend. Seeing our community come together to protect and care for our local environment is inspiring.

As a small family owned business in a community focused on clean water and sustainability, Westside Water Store supports ongoing efforts to protect our beautiful coast from offshore oil drilling plans. Keeping our oceans healthy and our beaches clean matters to all of us here in Santa Cruz, and we’re grateful to be part of a community that continues showing up for the environment in positive ways.

Before I sign off for the week, don’t forget that we are running a May Filtration Special!

For the entire month of May, you can purchase a Pureway Whole Home Filtration System with 0% financing if paid in full within 12 months. Clean, filtered water throughout your entire home has never been easier and we want to keep the options open.

Speaking of options? Westside Water Store also offers a high-quality under-the-sink filtration system that is perfect for clean drinking water right from your kitchen tap.  It is a system that is easy to install and you can take it with you when you move.

Stop by the store, ask questions, fill up your bottles, and stay tuned.

Thank you for supporting local clean water and our Santa Cruz community.

And remember: you, me, and the water makes three as we really are just getting started in this journey!

PS: On Saturday, May 16th, from 4:30–8:00 PM, Impact Santa Cruz is hosting a health and wellness event at Hwy 17 Studios, 831 Almar Avenue, on the Westside. We’ll be there with our water, alongside speakers and a variety of other wellness vendors. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the local wellness community. We hope to see you there!

PPS: In this email I used the word water 28 times, not bad but I can do better

Hello everyone,

Last week’s email was all about looking forward and honoring traditions. This week’s email is about us: Westside Water Store. Right now for us it’s all about transitions and the journey that occurs when you shed the old way of doing something and embrace the new way.

We’ve been planning and looking forward to this transition to something new and expanded for our water filing options for many months, and it is now happening at 1715 Mission Street in the Palm Center.

We are finally rearranging the store, moving things around, and preparing to install our new multi-bay water filling station. We are aiming to have it up and running as soon as early next week. This is a big step forward for us, and we can’t wait for fresh, mineral-rich water to flow across all seven filling stations.

During this transition, we encourage you to continue stopping by to check in and fill up. The water is still flowing, and our store hours remain the same while we install the new system. If you’d like to fill up before any temporary changes and have one final participation in the old ways we recommend stopping by soon. At this time, Friday morning is the only planned water outage window.

We also want to let you know about another great community event coming up.

On Saturday, May 16th, from 4:30–8:00 PM, Impact Santa Cruz is hosting a health and wellness event at Hwy 17 Studios, 831 Almar Avenue, on the Westside. We’ll be there with our water, alongside speakers and a variety of other wellness vendors. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the local wellness community. We hope to see you there!

We will have more about this event in next week’s email.

Thank you for being part of our community. 

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon.

Here’s to Mothers Day, clear heads, and good water.

And remember: you, me, and the water makes three as we really are just getting started in this journey!

Happy almost May!

In the spirit of May Day with this email I want to look forward and not reflect on the past week, month or year. As there is a world of May Day traditions, I say let’s pick one and run with it.  There is dancing around poles for fertility and community, bonfires to ward off evil spirits, lily of the valley bouquets for good luck, May Day is Lei Day for aloha and nature, kissing under a blossoming cherry tree for lasting love, all the good stuff that helps us transition to a new season.  I like the one where people will rise early and walk out in the morning dew gathering it for luck, health, and renewal. It’s one of those simple little rituals that still feels surprisingly modern: step outside, greet the day, and gather the first morning dew—the purest water found in nature—to symbolize a fresh start and a healthy life.

This time of year is all about fresh starts, better habits, and feeling your best anyway. Your upcoming week, month or year does begin with the water you drink, the air you breathe and the sunlight you bask in. Start your May Day early and let the traditions last all the way to the end.

At the store, we’ve been talking about balance in our water by keeping the good minerals and reducing what doesn’t belong. With that in mind, we are proud to introduce the new Pure Way Vital filtration system, a standalone under-sink system designed to bring you clean, balanced, great-tasting water right from your kitchen tap. This standalone under-sink option is a complete drinking-water system for homes that may not have the option or want a whole-home system.

Pure Way Vital is also designed to help create mineral-based alkaline drinking water not by adding chemical additives, but by retaining and supporting balance through existing minerals naturally found in our water like magnesium, calcium, potassium, and sodium.

If you’ve been thinking about better drinking water at home whether through a whole-home Pure Way system or one of the new under-sink Pure Way Vital options stop by the store or give us a call. We’re happy to talk through the different filtration systems we offer and help you figure out what makes the most sense for your home.

Here’s to May, fresh starts, clear heads, and good water.

And remember: you, me, and the water makes three — we are just getting started!

Hi Everyone,

I wanted to share a quick update on what’s happening at the Westside Water Store!

First—I hope everyone had a great week and stayed hydrated. It wasn’t quite as warm as those hot stretches in March, Mother Earth did her part and gave the soil a good drink. It’s always nice to see spring showers.  Does this mean May flowers?

We are getting closer to having our in-store water filling stations up and running. Soon, you’ll be able to come in and fill up quickly and easily. I’ll be here to assist you, and I’m always happy to help carry your water out to your car if you need a hand.  

This week we had to put on our thinking cap for the city.  They wanted to know how heavy the station is, well thanks to one of our customers who not only hydrates by day but is also a retired architect helped in a major way.  The station is made of 16 gauge stainless steel and one square foot of material weighs 2.69lbs, the station is made of of approximately 93 square feet of 16 gauge stainless steel or 250lbs, anyway you get the idea and long story short we couldn’t be a community water store without you, our awesome and diverse customers helping in our journey.

Exciting news, this Saturday morning, April 18, we’re hosting a  yoga session right here in the store. Denise Diani will be leading the class with NAAM Yoga from 8:30–9:30 AM.  Her website is: www.holistichealingpathways.com.

Please come and check it out.  NAAM Yoga, what a great way to start your Saturday morning in the spring season of our Monterey Bay.

I was reading how the Northern Yellow Warbler is currently migrating through the area right now, if you go out this week you have a legit shot at seeing one, come by the store, do some NAAM Yoga, fill your water bottle, swing by the Westside farmers market and then go birding, there is so much great stuff to do around here.

Thanks as always for being part of our community, and I look forward to seeing you soon.

And remember you, me and the water makes three, we are just getting started!

Hello Everyone,

We’ve got some exciting updates to share this week from your neighborhood water store on Mission Street!

First, progress is moving forward behind the scenes as we get closer to installing our in-store water stations. We’re currently finalizing details with the city and expect to have a clearer timeline very soon. We appreciate your patience, as we both know good things are on the way, and we can’t wait to bring the new water filing options to you.

As I mentioned last week, we’re so excited to host a special Sound Healing + Reiki session right here in the store on Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 PM. This will be a relaxing and restorative experience, and it’s just one example of the kinds of wellness-focused offerings we’re planning to bring into the space. We’d love to see you there!  Come enjoy one of the great dinner options our neighbors at the Palm Center offer and stop by afterwards.

As the weather warms and spring settles in, it’s the perfect time to stay on top of your hydration. Whether you’re soaking up the sun, getting active outdoors, or heading to the beach, the mountains, or anywhere in between—everything feels better when you’re well hydrated.

We’re here to support your health with clean, high-quality water. Stop by and fill your bottles with fresh, mineral-rich water before enjoying all that Santa Cruz County and beyond has to offer.

It was an interesting week on the national water front—if you missed it:

On April 2, 2026, Lee Zeldin announced that the Environmental Protection Agency is officially designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water, identifying them as a top priority for American families.

“I can’t think of an issue that hits closer to home for American families than the safety of their drinking water,” Zeldin said at EPA Headquarters. ~ amazing

As these concerns gain recognition at the national level, it’s a good reminder that solutions exist today. The whole-home filtration systems we offer at the store are designed to help reduce a wide range of emerging contaminants—so you can feel more confident in the water throughout your home.

Thanks for being part of our journey- you, me and the water makes three, we are just getting started!

Stay refreshed,

Warmly,

Viki

West Side Water Store

1715 Mission Street

Santa Cruz

Hi Everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well and staying hydrated as the morning sun continues to arrive a little earlier and the evenings begin to stretch a little longer..

I wanted to share this week’s update from the Westside Water Store.

Most importantly, we’ve really enjoyed connecting with both old and new water friends over the past week. New faces have been finding us, and familiar ones continue to stop by for the clean, fresh water we’re so happy to offer.

We’re still in the process of installing our water filling stations, and it’s taking just a little longer than expected to get everything fully set up.  We can’t wait to move past this phase and into the next as we continue growing with our community.

In the meantime, we are still offering water to the community, so please feel free to stop by and fill up. We’re here and happy to support your hydration needs while we complete the final steps and wait for permit approval from the city.

I also wanted to give a special shout out – and a reminder – about our upcoming Sound Healing + Reiki event happening on Saturday, April 11th at 7 PM at the store.

Let everything go and relax deeply into your yoga mat. The high frequency Crystal Tones singing bowls will raise your frequency and bring you to a state of coherence. Coherence is when all parts harmoniously work together. Your breath and heart rate will slow down. Your heart and mind will form a connection.

Sandy will be playing a myriad of high frequency instruments taking you on a journey of the soul. Jamie will assist with the energy work of reiki to deepen the healing experience. These sessions when done regularly can support you and bring calm into life no matter what the circumstances are. We can’t wait for you to experience this!

It’s going to be a beautiful evening to relax, reset, and connect. The flyers with full details are included below. You can sign up on the website or pay at the door. The offering will be $35 per person. 

Please bring a yoga mat, pillow and bolster. Think of anything that will make you more comfortable. Sandy and Jamie will have eye pillows and blankets. Sandy will also have a couple extra mats if needed. 

I’ll include a sign-up link below—just click to reserve your spot. We truly hope you can make it. Here is an easy link to the SoulEssence website.

https://www.soulessence.live/booking

Thank you again for your continued support. It means so much to be building this space with you.

Warmly,

Viki

West Side Water Store

1715 Mission Street

Santa Cruz