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Utility advisory commission to forward Palo Alto ‘One Water’ plan to council for reference; commissioners request further review

2086217 · January 8, 2025
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Summary

City staff presented a 20‑year One Water Plan framework and asked the Utility Advisory Commission to forward the report to city council for reference; commissioners accepted the report but asked for additional technical vetting and regional coordination before any project decisions.

City staff presented a 20‑year "One Water" planning framework to the Utility Advisory Commission that summarizes potential portfolios of alternative water supplies, enhanced conservation measures and a set of triggers that would prompt further evaluation.

Carla Daley, assistant director of utilities, said the One Water Plan is intended to "have a framework, under which to make decisions in the future about Palo Alto's water supply and conservation portfolio." She said the plan does not recommend any specific capital project at this time and that acceptance by council would provide a documented basis for future evaluation if…

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