2025 Water Planning Documents Available for Board Consideration
March 12, 2026
2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
The San Diego County Water Authority has prepared its final 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan for consideration by the Water Authority Board of Directors.
The documents evaluate the region’s long-term water supply reliability, projected demands, supply sources, water-use efficiency efforts and shortage response actions through 2050. The plans confirm that the San Diego region has sufficient water supplies to meet projected demands under normal, single dry-year and multiple dry-year conditions.
Board members and members of the public may review the documents using the link below:
The Water Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to consider adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan at its June 25, 2026, meeting. Board meeting materials are available on the Water Authority’s Board Meetings & Documents page.
The public comment period for the draft plans closed on April 25, 2026. Comments received during the review period were reviewed and incorporated into the final documents, as appropriate.
For questions, please contact Efren Lopez, Senior Water Resources Specialist, at elopez@sdcwa.org.
Public Comment Period Now Closed
Water Authority Releases Water Planning Documents for Public Review and Comment
The San Diego County Water Authority today released its draft 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and draft Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) for public review. The plans evaluate water supply reliability over a 25‑year planning horizon and confirm that the region has sufficient water supplies through 2050, even during multiple dry years.
Public Review Period
The draft documents are available for a 45‑day public comment period ending April 25, 2026. The Water Planning and Environmental Committee of the Water Authority’s Board of Directors will hold a public hearing on April 23, 2026 to receive public comments on the draft plans.
About the Draft Plans
The draft UWMP confirms that the Water Authority’s diversified portfolio of water supplies, combined with sustained water‑use efficiency efforts, will meet the region’s water supply needs through 2050. The long‑range demand forecast included in the plan shows regional water demands are expected to remain nearly flat over the planning horizon.
As part of its long‑term supply strategy, the Water Authority is pursuing transfer agreements that could exchange excess water with agencies outside of the San Diego region. These agreements could generate additional revenue to help mitigate future rate increases.
Next Steps
- April 23, 2026 Public hearing before the Water Planning and Environmental Committee
- April 25, 2026 End of the 45‑day public comment period
- May 28, 2026 Board of Directors expected to consider adoption of the final plans
- July 1, 2026 Final plans due to the California Department of Water Resources
How to Review or Submit Comments
To review the draft plans, visit:
The public comment period is now closed. The above linked documents are draft versions of the Urban Water Management Plan. The San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors is scheduled to consider adoption of the plan on May 28, 2026. Please contact Efren Lopez, Senior Water Resources Specialist, for more information at elopez@sdcwa.org.
Background
Urban water suppliers in California are required to update Urban Water Management Plans every five years. The plans assess water supply reliability under normal, single dry‑year and multiple dry‑year conditions. The planning process includes analysis of demand forecasts, water supply sources, water‑use efficiency programs and shortage contingency planning.
Together, these planning documents help guide long‑term water supply planning and ensure that San Diego County maintains reliable water supplies for the region’s 3.3 million residents and $267 billion economy.