DATE: March 9, 2026
TO: Council Sustainability Committee
FROM: Director of Public Works
SUBJECT
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Urban Water Use Objective Annual Report Overview
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council Sustainability Committee (CSC) receives information related to the Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO) Annual Report Overview.
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SUMMARY
The City of Hayward (City) is required to submit an Annual Urban Water Use Objective (UWUO) report to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), as are all water suppliers that own and operate public water systems serving more than 3,000 municipal connections or delivering an annual average of 3,000 acre-feet of water. The purpose of the Annual UWUO Report is to assess whether the City’s actual water use meets the UWUO set by the SWRCB. The Annual UWUO report includes documentation demonstrating the City’s compliance with all UWUO elements.
This informational staff report provides an overview of the information included in the Annual UWUO Report:
1. Background and legislative context of the State reporting requirements
2. Important data points and regulatory shifts in reporting for Fiscal Year 24-25
3. Recommendations and broader implications for Fiscal Year 25-26
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report