Summary
The plant is permitted for 4.08 million gallons a day, but developments like San Juan Oaks, Gavilan College and Cielo Vista were approved on the assumption that new membranes would raise capacity — which the water board hasn't granted. Councilmembers demanded to know who is actually connected to the plant.
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Last discussed Mar 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
If capacity is exceeded, the city could face state penalties or be forced into costly plant expansion.
Residents who want safeguards against overloading a plant the community paid for.
Future development projects may face connection limits until capacity questions are resolved.
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