Water and wastewater master plans 2025-2045
Summary
Commissioners pressed staff and the utilities department on how the county reconciles 832 new homes with Phase 3 water restrictions under which restaurants can't even serve water unrequested. Utilities officials said the system is built to meet growth, but the commission asked for the old capacity figures to be restored to agenda memos.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Utility expansion — looping lines and upsizing mains — is funded through the county's capital improvement plan and utility service agreements.
Future development that receives guaranteed water supply under utility service agreements.
Residents on wells and all water users, who face restrictions and worry new growth strains supply.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners - Jun 16, 2026
County utilities staff laid out a $1.8 billion, ten-year growth-related capital plan for water, sewer, and reclaimed water — likely requiring bond financing, a connection fee study, and an alternative water supply study.
Planning Commission - Apr 16, 2026
Commissioners pressed staff and the utilities department on how the county reconciles 832 new homes with Phase 3 water restrictions under which restaurants can't even serve water unrequested. Utilities officials said the system is built to meet growth, but the commission asked for the old capacity figures to be restored to agenda memos.
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