Council Considers Pumping More Water

The City Council will consider at Tuesday’s meeting expanding our source of underground water.

On the agenda is an item to go out to bid in what’s expected to be a $1.34 million contract.

Currently, the groundwater recovery plant produces between 4.2 and 5.2 million gallons of water each day. Still, there are times in the year when the city has to import e up to 70 percent of its daily water needs, a report to the City Council says.

The expansion plans are expected to result in a daily output of between 5.2 and 6.2 million gallons a day, according to a staff report.

The plant has been a centerpoint of controversy in town, with some arguing it makes no sense to spend more money to tap a local water source when imported water is cheaper.

The city has several grants to make the construction happen. However, it’s seeking a bit more from the state to make sure no local money is expended, according to a report to the council.

The City Council meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall, 32400 Passeo Adelanto in San Juan Capistrano.

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