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Southgate council adopts 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, affirms groundwater supply and contingency steps
Summary
The council adopted the city's 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and associated water shortage contingency plan, noting the city's reliance on Central Basin groundwater, existing water rights of 11,183 acre-feet per year, and readiness steps for drought response.
After a staff presentation and public Q&A, the Southgate City Council voted to adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and its Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Stan Chen of Stson Engineers told the council the plan projects water demands through 2045, documents the city's water sources and supplies, and provides a staged shortage response. The city relies entirely on groundwater produced from wells in the Central Basin; staff and the consultant noted the city has permitted pumping (water rights) of 11,183 acre-feet per year and currently produces roughly 8,000 acre-feet annually. The UWMP also documents recycled-water purchases and the ability to obtain imported water if necessary.
During public comment, residents asked whether the city has enough water to respond to major fires or other emergencies; staff replied the system has substantial stored capacity (multiple reservoirs totaling on the order of 15—16 million gallons across sites) and interties for emergency supply. Officials also emphasized regular water-quality testing and that the city meets state standards.
The council adopted the plan (resolution) to comply with the Department of Water Resources statutory deadline; staff said the plan will be submitted to the Department by the required filing date.
Council and staff said the adopted UWMP does not eliminate the city's separate concerns about the water fund's long-term capital needs, which are being addressed in parallel through capital planning and rate discussions.
