July 2025 Advisory Committee Meeting

TOP 3 MAJOR TAKEAWAYS:

1. Good News on State Oversight: The California State Water Resources Control Board staff found no notable red flags during their detailed review of the Groundwater Sustainability Plans and intends to transition the subbasin back to DWR oversight. This means the subbasin is on track to avoid continued state intervention, which would have imposed stricter regulations on water users.

2. New Groundwater Quality Monitoring and Reporting: The agency has implemented a comprehensive new groundwater quality monitoring program with seasonal sampling (spring and fall) across 71 monitoring sites. A Spring 2025 Groundwater Quality Report will be published soon to inform the public about water quality conditions, with emphasis that most residents receive treated water from public suppliers.