The board approved the biennial budget for fiscal years 2026/27 and 2027/28 (Item 8-1). This includes an appropriation of $150 million dedicated to the planning and final design of the Pure Water Southern California project (a 45 MGD Stage 1 recycled water facility). The budget authorizes a one-time draw from unrestricted reserves not to exceed $58 million for Pure Water final design, plus approximately $16 million from federal grant sources. This signals continued investment in system reliability and a major push toward local, drought-resilient water supply.
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