BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
SUBJECT: Title
Adoption of 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
A. Adopt the Resolution ADOPTING THE 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN; and
B. Adopt the Resolution ADOPTING THE WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN.
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SUMMARY:
Every five years, urban water suppliers in California are required by State law to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The UWMP and WSCP are required to be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) by July 1, 2026.
Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) has prepared its 2025 UWMP and WSCP consistent with California Water Code Sections 10610 through 10656 and in accordance with DWR guidelines. Valley Water's 2025 UWMP documents current and projected water supplies and demands over the next 25 years during normal and drought years, as well as conservation efforts to reduce long-term water demand. The plan provides an overall picture of current and future water conditions and management in Santa Clara County. The WSCP establishes Valley Water's actions and procedures for addressing water shortages due to droughts and other emergencies.
Valley Water's draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP were available for public review and comment from May 6, 2026 to June 9, 2026. On June 9, 2026, Valley Water Board held a public hearing for the public to provide comments on the draft UWMP and WSCP. The notice of the public hearing and release of the draft plans were published in local newspapers in May, emailed to retailers and local agencies, and sent via newsletter to interested parties. Valley Water considered all comments received prior to and during the public hearing.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
The Urban Water Management Plan addresses water supply equity by ensuring a c...
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