Summary
The state-required five-year water plan was adopted; it finds the city's water supply is sufficient through 2050 even in dry years. A resident raised concerns that Level 3 drought rates (1.5x billing above 30 units) would burden residents now that water rates have risen.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Adopting the plan itself costs nothing, but the Level 3 shortage rates in it could raise heavy water users' bills by 50% if ever triggered.
All water customers, through long-term supply reliability planning required by state law.
Heavy water users could face significantly higher bills if Level 3 shortage rates are ever enacted, as Councilmember Tse noted.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Meeting - Oct 26, 2026
Mayor Johnson won consensus to have staff explore — via an RFP in the November 9 report — whether selling the city's water system to a private company is feasible. No decision has been made, but water department employees' futures are a stated concern and a meet-and-confer is planned.
City Council (Special) - May 28, 2026
The state-required five-year water plan was adopted; it finds the city's water supply is sufficient through 2050 even in dry years. A resident raised concerns that Level 3 drought rates (1.5x billing above 30 units) would burden residents now that water rates have risen.
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