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SFPUC reports strong storage, explains dam safety work; Mountain Tunnel repairs show early improvement
Summary
SFPUC briefed commissioners that system storage is at about 91% and snowpack is above historic benchmarks; staff described dam inspection, hazard classifications, and recent repairs to Mountain Tunnel that have reduced outage risk. The agency noted the governor's call for updated emergency plans and potential legislation funding dam safety.
San Francisco — Commissioners received an operational briefing Feb. 28 showing improved water supply conditions and a detailed dam-safety update that nonetheless urged continuing investment and oversight.
Steve Ricci, Assistant General Manager for Water, opened with reservoir and precipitation data and said total system storage was approximately 91% full, supported by substantial snowpack upcountry. Ricci noted Calaveras Reservoir was above the…
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