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SFPUC warns Bay‑Delta changes could force deep rationing; Tuolumne advocates press for higher river flows
Summary
SFPUC staff told the Planning Commission that San Francisco relies heavily on Tuolumne/Sierra supplies and that a Bay‑Delta Water Board plan amendment could require much deeper drought rationing, while Tuolumne River Trust representatives urged stronger flows to restore salmon habitat. The commission heard competing views on planning scenarios and local recycled‑water options.
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission planners told the Planning Commission on Dec. 12 that roughly 85% of the regional water supply originates in Sierra/Tuolumne reservoirs and that recent Bay‑Delta regulatory changes could sharply increase drought shortages for the city and wholesale customers. "We analyze three scenarios," SFPUC Assistant General Manager Steve Ritchie said, describing a status‑quo scenario, an outcome under voluntary agreements and a third case in which Bay‑Delta plan amendments take effect. He said the latter could require rationing of up to 40–50% in prolonged drought conditions…
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