Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Poway public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in water utilities
Delegating Industrial Wastewater Oversight to San Diego
Poway's 25 industrial users will deal with the City of San Diego for wastewater permits, fees and inspections under an updated regional sewer agreement. Poway keeps oversight of grease-producing food service businesses.
Water Supply Reliability and Drought Planning
Poway's adopted 2025 water plans project no supply shortfalls even through a five-year drought, with water losses of just 3.5% and per-capita use declining. Adoption keeps the city eligible for state water grants.
Clearwell Replacement Project milestone
Both new clearwell water tanks are now online after state-required water quality testing, ending years on a temporary bypass system. Crews have started dismantling the temporary tanks on the ball field, reopening the path to finishing the Lake Poway softball field renovation.