Summary
The adopted water plans project only minor shortages in extreme modeled droughts, thanks to decades of conservation and planned supply projects. Councilmembers flagged that low water use will make the next rate study contentious.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Roughly $600 million in planned water supply projects underpin the plan; falling consumption pressures future rates.
✅Who benefits
All water customers in the city's service area.
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