Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Turlock public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in water utilities
Water Billing Corrections Update
The city corrected water bills: $191K in credits across 550 accounts and $269K in added charges across 22 accounts, with meter replacements continuing into early 2027.
SRWA water treatment plant staffing
The regional water plant gets two reclassifications and a new instrument technician to reduce reliance on temporary contract help and improve reliability — paid for by shifting $150,000 out of contract services.
AMI Water Meter Modernization, Phase 1
The city is buying $6.2 million in new meters to replace aging ones — better billing accuracy, conservation tracking, and fewer mysteries like the one a resident complained about. Homeowners won't be individually billed for their meter swap.
Standing Water Drainage Issue on Residential Street
A resident reported that new drainage basins installed during the Miraflores paving were never drilled through, creating standing water and a two-year mosquito problem; she asked the water and roads departments to coordinate a fix.
Race Communications fiber installation complaints
Residents complained about property damage, graffiti, no notification and slow restoration from Race Communications fiber crews. The city has increased inspections, issued a directive requiring restoration within five days, and will charge repairs back through the encroachment permit process.