Alameda County Water District Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Directors held a public hearing to consider adopting an ordinance prohibiting the wasteful use of water under all conditions, regardless of drought status. This ordinance updates the 2008 regulations to comply with state requirements, specifically Assembly Bill 1572 regarding the prohibition of using potable water for irrigating non-functional turf at certain commercial and institutional locations. The ordinance also clarifies provisions for customer-side leaks, enforcement tools such as flow restriction, and established processes for exceptions and appeals. A member of the public also spoke regarding National Disability Employment Awareness Month and White Cane Day, inviting the board to participate in related events.
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Alameda County Water District Water Resources and Conservation Committee Meeting Summary Minutes
The committee meeting covered several key topics. Staff provided an introduction for a new Water Resources Intern. An update on the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) focused on addressing Recommended Corrective Actions from the DWR, including metrics for groundwater levels and seawater intrusion, and the schedule for the upcoming Alternative Update. The committee discussed the Department of Water Resources (DWR) Bulletin 74 Well Standards, including the status of state well permitting and construction standards. Additionally, the committee reviewed the 'Initiative to Streamline Water Data Reporting in California' (ISWDR CA), which aims to modernize and integrate water data reporting between utilities and state agencies, noting the district's decision to support the effort.
Sep 10, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Alameda County Water District Agenda
The board discussed and addressed several administrative and operational agenda items, including the authorization of financial policies, the ratification of payment demands, and various contract approvals for infrastructure and software. Key projects reviewed include the distribution programmable logic controller upgrade, server virtualization software license renewal, and the Patterson Reservoir Remediation Project. Financial planning and rate-setting strategies were discussed in detail, alongside matters regarding groundwater management support and the appointment of district officers.
Aug 26, 2026·Board meeting
Alameda County Water District Meeting Summary Minutes
The committee discussed an update on projected El Niño conditions for Fall 2026/Winter 2027, focusing on potential flooding risks, water supply impacts, and district preparation strategies including interagency coordination and facility maintenance. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal to rescind the existing Water Waste Ordinance and adopt an updated version that incorporates statewide requirements, such as the ban on irrigating nonfunctional turf, and introduces flow restrictors as a new enforcement tool. Staff outlined the upcoming timeline for the ordinance review and public hearing process.
