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Council adopts 2026 Water System Plan resolution; staff says supply meets demand through 2044
Summary
Council adopted the city's 2026 Water System Plan by resolution. Staff told council the city has adequate water supply for the 20-year planning period (to 2044), average daily demand is roughly 800,000 gallons, leakage averaged about 8% on a three-year rolling basis, and the plan itself does not obligate funds or trigger rate increases.
The City Council voted to adopt the 2026 Water System Plan resolution, a decennial planning document used to analyze current water infrastructure and project needs through the 20-year planning horizon.
City staff summarized key findings: existing well sources and treatment capacity are sufficient for projected demand through 2044; average daily water production is approximately 800,000 gallons; a three-year rolling average for unaccounted-for water (leakage) is about 8% and shows a downward trend; the system meets state and federal drinking water standards; and the plan is informational and does not in itself obligate budget dollars or change water rates. Staff noted some unused water rights at Bryant well and Hat Slough and said certain capital projects identified in the plan will be reviewed in the capital-improvement and rate processes as necessary.
After questions from council about the age and prioritization of pipelines and the potential for asbestos-containing pipe in the system, a council member moved to adopt the resolution and the council approved it by voice vote. Staff said adopting the resolution is required for Department of Health approval of the plan.
