Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan May 5, 2026
Background
Urban Water Planning Act of 1983 requires every urban water supplier of over 3,000 acre-feet or to over 3,000 service connections to prepare an Urban Water Management Plan Updated Every Five Years
Requires Public Hearing on Draft UWMP
Requirements
Assessment of reliability of water sources over a period of generally 25-30 years Description of demand management measures
Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Discussion of use/planned use of recycled water
City of Huntington Beach Water Supply
City meets its water demand with a combination of local groundwater (85%) and imported water (15%).
City is meeting its SB X7-7 2020 water conservation targets City is on target to meet Water Loss Standards
City adopted Water Shortage Contingency Plan in 2020. 2025 update contains improved explanations of communications procedures
Procedures for Adoption
Water Agency holds public hearing to allow general public to provide input City notifies public and neighboring cities and water agencies Adoption requires affirmative vote by governing body
City submits UWMP to State Department of Water Resources
Questions?