2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)

The 2025 Urban Water Management Plan for the City of Hanford, California, is a strategic framework designed to ensure the long-term reliability and sustainability of the city’s water supply. It outlines a comprehensive approach to managing current and future water demands through detailed analyses of both potable and non-potable water sources, accounting for regulatory constraints and hydrologic variability. The plan evaluates supply reliability across multiple scenarios—normal conditions, single dry years, and extended five-year droughts—projecting forward to the year 2050 to inform robust resource planning. Central to the plan is a Drought Risk Assessment that models the impacts of a five-year drought on water supply and demand, enabling proactive identification of vulnerabilities and adaptive responses. Additionally, the plan includes a Water Shortage Contingency Plan that prescribes specific measures to reduce consumption and augment supply during periods of shortage, promoting resilience and operational readiness. The document supports water conservation mandates and aligns with state requirements for urban water management. This initiative is being overseen by the City of Hanford, with primary contact points including Senior Engineer Adrian Rubalcaba and Deputy City Manager Jason Waters, who are responsible for coordination and implementation. The plan is scheduled for finalization and submission in alignment with state regulatory timelines, with the official posting date noted as July 8, 2026. Although no solicitation number or set-aside classification is provided, the plan reflects a state-mandated planning process requiring local government action to safeguard water resources under evolving climatic and regulatory conditions. The effort is localized to Hanford, California, with performance and administrative activities centered in the city, ensuring that planning decisions directly address regional water challenges and community needs.