DRAFT REVIEW OF THE URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
The Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) is updating its Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) which will be submitted to the State of California’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) following adoption by the TUD Board of Directors currently scheduled to occur in June 2026.
TUD is required by the California Water Code to update and adopt an UWMP and submit a completed plan to the DWR every five years. The UWMP provides an overview of TUD’s water supply sources and usage, recycled water, and water conservation programs. The UWMP is part of TUD’s long-range resource planning program to ensure water service reliability for TUD customers, especially during multiple-year drought periods or other natural or man-made supply interruptions.
The WSCP provides a plan of action to be followed during the various stages of a water shortage. This plan will reflect many elements TUD already maintains in the TUD Water Rules and Regulations. The WSCP includes some of the following elements: water supply reliability analysis, annual water supply and demand assessment procedures, water shortage stages and response.
TUD is encouraging community members to participate and engage in this local water planning process.
Please be advised of these important dates:
Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan Update Tentative Schedule
April 9, 2026: Issue Notice to Public of UWMP update
April 22, 2026: Open Draft Public Review/Comment Period
June 9, 2026: TUD Board Meeting and Presentation
June 23, 2026: Hold TUD Board Meeting and Public Hearing
June 23, 2026: Close Public Review/Comment Period After Hearing
A copy of the draft may be reviewed at the TUD Main Office by request or via Link or by scanning the QR code provided below.
TUD – 2020 UWMP for update 2025 (Link will expire on June 23, 2026)
The anticipated Final Draft UWMP update will be available for public review near the beginning of May 2026 on the TUD website at www.tudwater.com. The existing 2020 UWMP provides good information and is available now via the TUD website at:
https://tudwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TUD-2020-UWMP_Adopted-June-2021.pdf
https://tudwater.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/TUD-2020-WSCP_Adopted-June-2021.pdf
Additional information about Urban Water Management Plans can be found on the DWR website at:
https://water.ca.gov/Programs/Water-Use-And-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Use-Efficiency/Urban-Water-Management-Plans
If you have any questions or if you would like additional information, please contact Tony Diaz at (209) 532-5536 ext. 561.
Adopted UWMP will be posted to the TUD website by July 23, 2026.