Urban water supply and drought planning
Summary
The state-required water plan shows adequate normal-year supply through 2050 but potential worst-case dry-year shortfalls up to 47%; the city is exploring groundwater expansion.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Water loss of about 91 million gallons a year (15%) flagged for reduction.
All water customers, especially in drought years.
Neighbors near chosen above-grade tank sites could face visual and construction impacts.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
The city has zero potable water storage and needs 3 million gallons on top of planned tanks. EKI's draft study recommends advancing three sites — the former RV park on Woodland Avenue, the former library site on Pulgas Avenue, and the city-owned Tanklage site — with the Tanklage site emerging as the council favorite since the city owns it and it sits outside the flood and sea-level-rise zone.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
The state-required water plan shows adequate normal-year supply through 2050 but potential worst-case dry-year shortfalls up to 47%; the city is exploring groundwater expansion.
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