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Truckee Meadows Water Authority tells Sparks council the region has sufficient rights for 20‑year demand under current plans
Summary
TMWA staff told the Sparks City Council that current water rights and conservation programs should meet projected demand through 2045, while outlining options such as expanded aquifer storage and indirect/direct potable reuse for longer‑term resilience.
Truckee Meadows Water Authority staff told the Sparks City Council on Monday that, under current planning and the Truckee River Operating Agreement, the region has sufficient water rights to meet projected demand through 2045 but must continue conservation and pursue new supply options to maintain resiliency.
Assistant General Manager Danny Rauter and senior hydrologist Cara Steelen presented the authority’s 2045 Water Resource Plan and an "at a glance" summary. They said TMWA serves about 90% of Washoe County and currently produces roughly…
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