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|  | Urban Water Management Plan
 The City of Palo Alto Utilities has completed its 2010-
2011 Urban Water Management Plan, which was
designed to assess the reliability of the City’s water
sources, support to our long-term resource planning,
and ensure adequate water supplies are available to
meet existing and future water demands.
Every five years, an Urban Water Management Plan
(UWMP) is prepared and submitted as required to the
California Department of Water Resources (DWR), per
the Urban Water Management Planning Act. The City
Council approved the plan on June 13, 2011, prior to
the July 1, 2011 deadline.*
The UWMP will be submitted to the DWR within 30
days of Council adoption.
Rancheria Falls flowing to the Hetch-Hetchy Resevoir
(*Typically, UWMPs are due December 31 of years ending in 0 and 5. However, a six-month extension
has been granted this time to allow suppliers to comply with new 2009 legislation [Senate Bill X7-7],
which has additional requirements.)
The UWMP includes a general discussion of Palo Alto's history, along with an overview of its demo-
graphics, water supply sources, water demand, reliability and water shortage contingency planning,
and demand-side management (conservation) measures. The City encourages the community to
participate in all its water management planning efforts. Notices were placed in the local daily
and weekly newspapers to keep the public informed about the update process and how they can give
their input. Also, the final plan is available for downloading.
Calendar of Public Meetings and Adoption | Date | Meeting/Activity | Topic | | March 24, 2011: | Public Meeting; 7 to 9 p.m.
PA Art Center Auditorium | Review and Discussion on UWMP | | March 24, 2011: | Public Meeting | Review and Discussion of the SBx7-7 Reduction Targets | | April 30, 2011: | Draft UWMP | Available for Public Review | | May 4, 2011: | Utilities Advisory Commission Meeting (UAC) | Review of UWMP | | May 30, 2011: | Updated Draft of the UWMP | Available for Public Review | | May 30, 2011: | Published Notice of Hearing | Newspaper Notice of Council Meeting on UWMP | | May 30, 2011: | Published Notice of Hearing | Newspaper Notice of Council Meeting on SB X7-7 Reductions | | June 13, 2011: | Council Meeting | Review and Adoption of UWMP | | July 12, 2011: | Final UWMP and Council Resolution | Copy to DWR and various Stakeholder Agencies | | July 12, 2011: | Final UWMP and Council Resolution | Available to the Public |
2010 Urban Water Management Plan:
The final 2010 UWMP was sent to all required stakeholder agencies within 30 days of adoption. A copy is available here for download and is also available for public review in the Council Chambers of City Hall. For additional information on the 2010 UWMP:
Please call (650) 329-2241 or email utilitiescustomerservice@cityofpaloalto.org
Additional Background and Resources
 The City receives most of its water supply from the
City and County of San Francisco’s regional system,
that is operated by the San Francisco Public Utilities
Commission (SFPUC). Although this water supply is
predominantly from the Sierra Nevada,delivered through
the Hetch-Hetchy aqueducts, it also includes treated
water produced by the SFPUC from its local watersheds
and facilities in Alameda and San Mateo Counties.
City of Palo Alto Utilities customers are also a part of
Santa Clara County; therefore, the City partners with
the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) to offer
residents and businesses a number of free services and
rebates designed to assist with using water efficiently.
Tuolumne River flowing toward Hetch-Hetchy Resevoir
The City of Palo Alto is a very active member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency
(BAWSCA). The BAWSCA members, including the City, receive water from the City and County of
San Francisco through a contract that is administered by the SFPUC.
Related Websites Past Urban Water Management Plans and Background Information
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