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City receives water-supply assessment; consultant says 12-month supply adequate
Summary
Consultant Freshwater Environmental reviewed 75 years of precipitation, Smith River discharge and groundwater levels and told the council Crescent City has sufficient water supplies for the next 12 months even in a dry scenario; council received and approved the assessment.
The Crescent City Council received and approved the city's annual water-supply and demand assessment after a presentation by consultant Oren Plokter of Freshwater Environmental.
Plokter told the council the analysis examined 75 years of precipitation records, Smith River discharge trends and groundwater-elevation data and found that even in a dry 12-month scenario the groundwater base and collector drawdown provide enough flow to meet city needs for the coming year. Staff noted the city continues to monitor baseline flows and reservoir/collector drawdown metrics and has not triggered any formal water-storage contingency measures; voluntary conservation remains recommended.
Council accepted the report and approved the staff recommendation to receive and file the 2025 assessment. No mandatory restrictions were ordered and staff will continue monitoring and report back if metrics change.
