2025 Urban Water Management and Water Shortage Contingency Plans
Hayward
Summary
Hayward adopted its required five-year water plans, projecting demand through 2050 and laying out drought stages. Council members pressed staff on data center water use, recycled water expansion, and whether residents would be prioritized in a shortage — staff said rationing choices would come back to the council during an emergency.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents tonight, but expanding recycled water infrastructure will be costly in future phases.
All Hayward water customers benefit from long-range supply planning and a clear drought playbook.
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