DATE: June 28, 2022
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
Title
Adopt a Resolution Implementing the Water Shortage Contingency Plan Level 2
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the City Council adopts a resolution (Attachment II) implementing the Water Shortage Contingency Plan Level 2.
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SUMMARY
Several key state and regional actions have been implemented to address current water supply conditions. The last two years have been among the driest on record, with very little precipitation occurring after December. In order to conserve regional water supplies, the City’s sole wholesale water supplier, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), has adopted a system-wide reduction target of 11%, which will result in an 11% reduction in Hayward’s use as compared to fiscal year (FY) 20-21. In addition, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted an Emergency Regulation that requires urban water purveyors to implement their Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) Level 2 Water Shortage measures, which are designed to address shortages from 11-20%, in order to conserve supplies.
This report summarizes actions taken by the SFPUC and the SWRCB, requests from Governor Newsom to voluntarily reduce water use by 15%, and the steps that the City must take to comply with these requirements.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Resolution