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UCLA reported that about 12% of assessed wastewater facilities and collection systems were at risk. Agricultural land use helped predict inadequacy among WDR facilities, but the association does not establish causation. Sacramento State outlined proposed modeled solutions while cost curves remain in development. Very preliminary costs may be available in January 2027; final cost and funding-gap results are planned for April.
The Standing Advisory Committee discussed volume-based pumping penalties and a variance pool; no fee policy or allocation change was adopted. Two unusual well readings were resolved, while a three-completion monitoring site remains under review. Modeling outside the Central Management Area did not meet the current trigger for further management. The committee approved the August 27 minutes and supported developing a groundwater-management grant concept.
A hearing over delinquent well fees was cancelled after the owner paid a recalculated balance on meeting day; a September notice had estimated $42,718.50. Directors discussed a more consistent collections process, but adopted no policy or deadline. The key well stood at 113.34 feet below ground, with about 62,000 acre-feet in storage, after its water level rose about two feet from a possible October 20 low.
Staff reported a record 8,024 acre-feet diverted at the Salinas River Diversion Facility and a goal of keeping supplemental-well use below 10% on an annual average. The committee approved its July 30 minutes and recommended continuing the Interim Operations Plan with an 80 CFS steelhead passage target. A consultant reviewed differing storage and withdrawal limits for Nacimiento and San Antonio.
The committee approved its April 16, 2026, minutes and reviewed Pure Water Silicon Valley, planned to deliver up to 24,000 acre-feet of purified water annually by 2035. A June 2026 poll found 52% support for the project after a brief description, rising to 58% with more information. Staff outlined outreach and competitive grants, including an unsuccessful $25 million state request. Chair Tony Estremera said term limits made this his final committee meeting.
