Pleasanton city officials discussed the city's water system health and effectiveness during a recent council meeting, revealing significant water loss and outlining plans for new wells and infrastructure upgrades.
Pleasanton city officials faced a sobering reality during a recent city council meeting: the city loses a significant amount of water daily. Mayor Jack Balch expressed surprise when officials revealed that an audit shows Pleasanton loses about 679,000 gallons of water per day, equivalent to an average of 30.9 gallons per day for each of the city's 22,000 water customers.
While officials clarified that this amount of water loss falls within the state's allowed limits, Pleasanton aims to reduce this rate to approximately 18 gallons per day.This revelation prompted discussions about the city's long-term water sustainability. Pleasanton currently relies solely on Alameda County's Tri-Valley Water Agency, Zone 7, for its water supply. To address potential future shortages, the city is exploring the development of new regional wells. A feasibility study on the viability of these wells is anticipated to be completed by April, potentially leading to the design of a new well system by the summer. Recognizing the risks associated with groundwater contamination, the city has also developed a contingency plan to rehabilitate its existing wells if the new wells prove unsuitable. In addition to exploring new water sources, Pleasanton is investing in infrastructure upgrades to enhance its water system's efficiency and reliability. The city has allocated $19 million for projects such as new well construction and water booster turnout projects. The most significant investments include a $10 million allocation for a new booster station and the replacement of water main lines along Stoneridge Drive and Sunol Boulevard. This new booster station is expected to significantly improve water pressure for residents in Turnout 4, a aging facility that has seen a decline in its output capacity. The city anticipates that the new station will be able to meet future water demands of up to 5,200 gallons per minute. Furthermore, the city council plans to hold discussions this summer regarding water rates, following a controversial 30% increase implemented in November 2023. A public hearing is tentatively scheduled for October 7th to address public concerns and gather feedback on proposed rate adjustments
WATER LOSS INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES NEW WELLS PLEASANTON CITY COUNCIL WATER RATES
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