Water Management Plans

Many cities, states and regions have drafted comprehensive plans designed to help them effectively manage their water systems. These plans are vital sources of information for both utilities and the public, which is why River Network strongly urges all communities to consider drafting plans. Many states, inluding California and Oregon, have passed laws mandating that water providers draft water plans in regular intervals. These management and conservation plans not only allow people identify current trends and concerns in their water system, but they also help create a transparent framework for ensuring that water issues will be dealt with responsibly and our rivers will be protected well into the future.

Below are some water plans that you can use to get a sense of what strategies water utilities are adopting to secure future water supplies in different regions of the country. Although we do not have an official opinion on any of these plans, River Network believes the best water plans are those that show a serious commitment to water conservation, efficiency and reuse. Conservation-oriented rate structures, improved infrastructure efficiency, and public outreach programs should be part of a diverse effort to meet future consumption without the need for further large-scale capital investments in new water projects. City water plan