Summary
A task force member reported on a successful pilot program monitoring rural domestic wells and asked the city to help engage the community in drought planning — important for Elk Grove's large rural well-dependent population.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
SCGA runs on about $1 million in member contributions; a fee study is underway with the last one from 2021.
Rural residents reliant on domestic wells gain early warning of water level declines.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Oct 14, 2026
SCGA's first update to the council: the South American sub-basin is not overdrafted, pumping is running about 188,000 of the 235,000 acre-foot sustainable yield, and the Harvest Water project should free up another 50,000 acre-feet annually from 2027. Elk Grove Water District customers used about 6,518 acre-feet last fiscal year.
City Council (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026
A task force member reported on a successful pilot program monitoring rural domestic wells and asked the city to help engage the community in drought planning — important for Elk Grove's large rural well-dependent population.
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