The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) are important long term planning documents for the District and are updated at least every five years in accordance with the Urban Water Management Planning Act (California Water Code §10610 –10657).
In the UWMP, EBMUD assesses water supplies against expected water demands for a 30-year planning horizon and outlines actions to to address future uncertainties, including maintaining a resilient water supply portfolio, expanding recycled water use, and continuing water conservation programs.
The WSCP provides a framework to guide EBMUD’s response to potential water shortages and evaluates a range of scenarios designed to test assumptions and explore changes such as climate impacts and other uncertainties. Together, these plans form a key part of EBMUD’s long‑range efforts to ensure reliable water service, particularly during multi‑year droughts.
The Water Supply Management Program (WSMP) 2040 served as an earlier program‑level assessment of long‑term water supply needs and potential dry‑year strategies. Initially approved in 2009 and revised in 2012 following additional CEQA review, the WSMP 2040 informed subsequent planning efforts. Its core concepts have since been incorporated into and superseded by the UWMP.
The UWMP 2020 and the WSCP 2020 (Attachment 1 in the UWMP) were adopted by the EBMUD Board of Directors on June 22, 2021. They can be accessed electronically using the link below.
Update of the UWMP and WSCP
EBMUD is currently preparing its 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The public comment period for the Draft UWMP and WSCP opens April 6, 2026 and goes through May 12, 2026.
Community members can share feedback in two ways:
- At the public comment meeting scheduled for April 28, 2026
- At the public hearing scheduled for May 12, 2026
The April 28 public comment meeting and the May 12 public hearing will provide opportunities for community members to offer oral comments on the draft plans. EBMUD will review and consider all comments received at both meetings, as well as all written comments submitted by May 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Written comments may be submitted by email to UWMP@ebmud.com or by postal mail to: Attn: S. Cheng, Water Resources Planning Division EBMUD, PO Box 24055, MS 901, Oakland, CA 94623‑1055.
The Draft 2025 UWMP and WSCP are available electronically for public review. Printed copies are available at public libraries within the EBMUD service area and at the California State Library.
Public Comment Meeting Details:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 - 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Join Zoom meeting online
Meeting ID: 812 3904 1334
Passcode: 025683
Join by Phone: 1-669-444-9171
Information for how to join Zoom meeting
Public Hearing Details:
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 - 1:15 PM Pacific Time
Location: 375 11th Street, Oakland, CA 94607 – Board Room
The public can participate in the Public Hearing in person or via Zoom.
- Join Online: East Bay Municipal Utility District Public Meetings
Contact
If you would like additional information, please email UWMP@ebmud.com.
| Document | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Draft Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan 2025 | 173.7 MB | |
| EBMUD Urban Water Management Plan 2020 | 21.6 MB | |
| EBMUD Water Shortage Contingency Plan 2020 | 2.5 MB |