Summary
The adopted 2025 water plans project Sunnyvale can meet demand through 2045 in normal and single-dry years, with a small 4% shortfall late in the horizon under a severe five-year drought, managed through a six-stage response framework.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
About a $12 monthly increase for a typical single-family household across all three utilities.
All water customers through drought readiness and conservation programs.
Ratepayers on fixed or tight budgets, including seniors, who spoke against the increases.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — June 16, 2026
The adopted 2025 water plans project Sunnyvale can meet demand through 2045 in normal and single-dry years, with a small 4% shortfall late in the horizon under a severe five-year drought, managed through a six-stage response framework.
City Council — May 19, 2026
Water and sewer rates are unchanged from earlier projections, with a 1% reduction for solid waste; a rate public hearing is set for June 16. Rising wholesale water costs from Valley Water and SFPUC are the main driver, and council members discussed the conservation-versus-fixed-cost squeeze.
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