City of Morgan Hill Fiscal Years 2020- 2022 Recommended Operating and CIP Budgets

Water Operations

650.5710

Division Description The City of Morgan Hill supplies water service to approximately 14,000 metered residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Water Operations ensures that the City’s water supply needs are continually met and that water quality meets or exceeds all public health and environmental standards. The City's municipal water source is 100 percent from ground water provided through 17 groundwater wells, 9 pumping stations, 10 reservoir sites, 23 pressure zones, and 165 miles of distribution pipeline. Water Operations delivers quality service to its customers through formalized maintenance programs and long-range planning activities that improve the reliability of the water system. The Water Operations Fund receives most of its revenue from fixed meter and water consumption charges and thus is heavily influenced by two primary drivers: climate and economic development. The City Council has implemented ongoing mandatory measures to reduce water use and as a result, water sales are lower than long term historical averages. FY 2018-19 and 2019-20 Accomplishments  Completed lead water quality sampling at schools as required by the State  Flushed all dead-end mains in the water distribution system (annually)  Exercised 1,100 system valves in the water distribution system (annually)  Tested 300 large water meters (greater than 1½ inches) to ensure accuracy for the largest water customers  Improved the Cross-Connection Control Program to ensure compliance with State requirements. The work included upgrading business systems to better track backflow devices, required testing, and increased inspections as needed  Inspected and cleaned El Toro, Llagas, and Glen Ayre water tanks FY 2020-21 and 2021-22 Activity Goals  Complete major maintenance projects at Main 1 and Diana 2 wells (Maintaining Infrastructure)  Complete the EPA Water Infrastructure Emergency Response Plan (Protecting the Environment)  Continue to develop South County water supply strategies in cooperation with the City of Gilroy and Valley Water (Fiscal Sustainability)  Complete the lead service line inventory as required by the State (Advancing Regional Initiatives)  Complete Urban Water Supply Plan and update water utility master plan (Maintaining Infrastructure)  Completed all USA locates accurately and within 48 hours  Updated the Water System Operations and Maintenance Plan  Updated the Water System Emergency Response Plan

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