Bill > SB463

This bill amends California Water Code Section 10609.62 to provide an exemption for small water suppliers or nontransient noncommunity water systems (such as schools) with fewer than 500 service connections from mandated metering and water loss monitoring requirements by January 1, 2032. Specifically, these water systems can be exempted if they are unable to secure state funding for these improvements and have determined that raising local rates to fund the improvements is not feasible. The bill maintains other existing drought resiliency requirements for these small water suppliers, which include implementing groundwater monitoring systems, maintaining membership in emergency response networks (CalWARN), providing backup electrical supply, ensuring a backup water source, and having system capacity to meet fire flow requirements. The exemption is designed to provide flexibility for small water systems that may face financial constraints in implementing comprehensive water infrastructure improvements, while still maintaining overall water system resilience and preparedness.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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