Draft 2025 Urban Water
Management Plan
City of Morro Bay City Council Meeting/Public Hearing
June 23, 2026
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•Background
•Chapters
• Water Reuse
• Water Supply
• Water Reliability
•Demand Management Measures
• Water Shortage Contingency Plan
•Conclusion
Agenda
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Background
3 • Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs) are required by the California Water Code
• UWMPs must be updated every 5 years and submitted to DWR • Supports long-term water supply and drought planning
• Coordinated with local land use planning agencies
• Ensure supplies meet existing and projected demands over a 20-year horizon through 2045 (2050 optional)
• Provides framework for conservation and drought response • Pre-requisite for certain loans and grants
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Chapters
4 1. Introduction and Lay Description
2. Plan Preparation
3. Service Area Description
4. Water Use Characterization
5. SBX7-7 Baselines, 2020 Targets, and 2025 Reporting
6. Normal-Year Water Supply Characterization
7. Water Service Reliability and Drought Risk Assessment
8. Water Shortage Contingency Plan
9. Demand Management Measures
10. Plan Adoption, Submittal and Implementation
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Units 5
Unit Description
The acre-foot is a unit of volume
commonly used in the US in reference
to large-scale water resources
Acre-Feet (AF)
The acre-foot is a unit of volume
commonly used in the US in reference
to large-scale water resources
Acre-Feet Per
Year (AFY)
Calendar year unless otherwise
specified
Year
Per capita water use is a metric
representing
an individual’s share of a community’s
average daily water needs
Gallons/Per
Capita/Day
(GPCD)
GPCD x Population x 365 days
=Gallons/325,851=AFY
Conversions
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Population Projection
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Water Use and Future Demand Projections
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Water Use and Future Demand Projections
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Water Supply
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Water Reliability & Drought Risk Assessment
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11 Water Reliability & Drought Risk Assessment
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12 Water Reliability & Drought Risk Assessment
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Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)
13 • WSCP provides guidance to the City, staff, and the public • Identifies anticipated shortages and response actions to allow for efficient management of any water shortage with predictability and accountability • Detailed proposal for how the City intends to act during a water shortage condition • Water shortages can be triggered by: • A hydrologic limitation in supply (i.e., a prolonged period of below normal precipitation),
• Limitations or failure of supply and treatment infrastructure • Compliance with State mandates for water use efficiency • A combination of conditions
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WSCP Plan Stages
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WSCP Response Actions
15 Stage 1 Normal Water Supply Conditions:
• Outdoor water use for washing vehicles, boats, paved surfaces, buildings or other similar uses shall be attended and have hand controlled water devices, typically including spring-loaded shutoff nozzles.
• Outdoor irrigation resulting in excessive gutter runoff is prohibited. • Marinas and waterfront installations: all hoses shall have spring loaded shutoff nozzles or similar controlling devices.
• Restaurants shall serve drinking water only in response to a specific request by the customer.
Stage 2 Moderately Restricted Water Supply Conditions:
• No water shall be used for cleaning driveways, patios parking lots, sidewalks, streets, or other such uses except where necessary to protect the public health or safety.
• Outdoor Irrigation.
• Outdoor irrigation is prohibited between the hours of ten a.m. and four p.m.
• All consumers are directed to use no more water than necessary to maintain landscaping.
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Stage 3 Severely Restricted Water Supply Conditions:
• Marinas and Waterfront Installations Use of fresh water to wash down boats, docks, or other incidental activities is prohibited. • Emptying and refilling of swimming pools and commercial spas is prohibited except to prevent structural damage and/or to comply with public health regulations.
• Use of potable water for compaction or dust control purposes in construction activities is prohibited.
• Any dysfunctional water fixtures in public or commercial facilities shall be repaired within three days of receipt of notification by the city.
Stage 4 Critical Water Supply Conditions:
• Outdoor Water Use (Except Irrigation).
• Washing cars by use of a hose is prohibited. Use of a bucket is permitted subject to non wasteful applications.
• Outdoor Irrigation.
• Irrigation of private and public landscaping, turf areas, and gardens is permitted at even numbered addresses only on Wednesdays and Sundays, and at odd-numbered addresses only on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Stage 5 Emergency Water Supply Conditions:
• The City Council may impose water-rationing requirements as it deems appropriate with Sections 13.04.330 and 13.04.340 JG1
Slide 15
JG1 This feels like a lot of words to me, but a similar slide was included for the 2020 UWMP Jamie Girouard, 2026-06-16T20:15:32.737
DH1 0 They can just be briefly discussed
Damaris Hanson, 2026-06-23T17:42:36.424
Demand Management Measures
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2025 UWMP Conclusions
17 • Supply is expected to meet current and projected demands through 2050 with continued water use efficiency and recycled water use
• The UWMP is anticipated to meet all DWR requirements
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Schedule
18 • April 23, 2026 – Notice of Preparation sent to stakeholders • April 24, 2026 – Notice of public hearing sent to stakeholders • June 4, 2026 – Draft 2025 UMWP released
• June 4 & 11, 2026 – Newspaper notice of public hearing • June 23, 2026 – Public hearing and adoption of the Draft 2025 UMWP & WSCP at City Council Meeting
• July 1, 2026 – Deadline to submit the Final 2025 UWMP and proof of adoption (resolution) to DWR
• July 23, 2026 (or sooner) - Within 30 days of adoption, the UWMP must be sent to:
• California State Library
• Any city or county within your service area
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Questions/Comments
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