The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) is in the process of preparing and updating its 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) in compliance with the Urban Water Management Planning Act and the Water Conservation Act of 2009, commonly referred to as SBX7-7. An update of West Basin’s UWMP is required every five (5) years.
The 2020 UWMP update will reflect the growth that has occurred since the adoption of the 2015 UWMP, forecasted growth within the West Basin service area, the District’s plan to reliably meet the water needs within its service area, and compliance with the SB X7-7. As part of the new requirements, West Basin is also planning on adopting a Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP), which must be included as part of the 2020 UWMP. This document will describe how West Basin will respond to foreseeable and unforeseeable water shortages.
Water Code section 10621(b) requires an urban water supplier that is updating its UWMP to notify cities and counties within its service area of the update at least sixty (60) days prior to holding a public hearing. This letter serves as West Basin’s official notice of preparation and intent to adopt the UWMP and WSCP before the July 1, 2021 deadline.
A copy of West Basin’s draft 2020 UWMP and WSCP will be available for review on the West Basin’s website in spring of 2021, and West Basin will subsequently hold a noticed public hearing on the 2020 UWMP and WSCP in advance of its proposed adoption in May or June 2021. West Basin invites you to submit comments and consult with the West Basin regarding these plans.
The District website (www.westbasin.org) will provide updates on the 2020 UWMP and WSCP. If you have any questions, comments, or input, please contact E.J. Caldwell, Water Policy & Resources Development Manager, via email at edwardc@westbasin.org or by phone at (310) 660-6286.
