2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Plans
Summary
The board was scheduled to approve and recommend adoption of the annual water supply and demand assessment, a key piece of drought and supply planning.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Upfront conversion costs fall on property owners — potentially thousands per property — while city rebates ($4/sq ft) are nearly fully subscribed; enforcement costs the city money too.
All water customers benefit from sound supply planning.
Businesses and HOAs facing steep upfront conversion costs with little rebate money left, especially those with until-2031 hardship timelines.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — August 25, 2026
Sacramento is requiring cities to ban watering non-functional turf at commercial properties, HOAs and institutions by 2029 — and Riverside has to adopt an ordinance to comply by year's end. Councilmembers grilled staff on costs, since turf-removal rebates are nearly exhausted and businesses could face thousands in conversion costs.
City Council — June 23, 2026
The Council was set to adopt the city's updated Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan — the roadmaps for how Riverside manages its water supply and handles droughts.
Board of Public Utilities — April 13, 2026
The board was scheduled to approve and recommend adoption of the annual water supply and demand assessment, a key piece of drought and supply planning.
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