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Receive a report from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District on potentially providing the County of Monterey with a proposed water allocation from the Monterey One Water Pure Water Monterey Expansion project and provide direction to staff.
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PROJECT INFORMATION:
Receive a presentation from MPWMD on proposed water allocations for the County of Monterey within the unincorporated areas of the MPWMD jurisdiction.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors Receive a report from the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) on potentially providing the County of Monterey (County) with a proposed water allocation from the Monterey One Water (M1W) Pure Water Monterey Expansion project (PWMx) and provide direction to staff.
SUMMARY:
MPWMD has requested an opportunity to present a proposed water allocation to the Board of Supervisors. Staff at Housing & Community Development (HCD), the Monterey County Water Resources Agency (Agency), and the County Administrative Offices (CAO) have coordinated to facilitate the presentation. Any new water allocation would impact water availability and development potential in the California American Water (CalAM) main water service area which generally includes the Monterey Peninsula and Carmel Valley areas.
Responsible Agencies and Utility providers
State Water Board: The State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) Division of Water Rights is a state agency that oversees water rights from lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, and unground water supplies.
MPWMD: The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is responsible for groundwater management, water supply, water control, and water distribution within their territory which includes Carmel-by-the Sea, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Sand City and unincorporated areas including Pebble Beach, Carmel, and Carmel Valley. MPWMD has adopted a series of rules and regulations in carrying out their d...
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