URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Urban Water Management Plans (UWMPs) are long-range planning documents that guide how water suppliers ensure reliable service over the next 20 to 25 years. These plans evaluate current and future water supplies, customer demands, and the strategies needed to maintain a sustainable and dependable water system. Under California law, UWMPs must be updated every five years.
For El Toro Water District (ETWD) customers, the UWMP plays an important role in ensuring that your water service remains reliable—even during periods of drought, growth, or changing environmental conditions. The plan helps identify where our water comes from, how much is needed now and in the future, and what actions will be taken to meet those needs responsibly.
ETWD is currently developing its 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, which will replace the 2020 plan once adopted. This plan supports ETWD’s ability to deliver a consistent and resilient water supply to our customers.
In addition, ETWD is preparing its 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The WSCP is both a required component of the UWMP and a standalone plan that can be updated as needed. It outlines stages of water shortages and the actions that will be taken in response—such as conservation measures or supply adjustments—to help maintain service and minimize impacts to ETWD customers during drought or emergency conditions.
ETWD invites the public to review and provide comments on the Draft 2025 UWMP and Draft 2026 WSCP at an upcoming public hearing.
Public Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held during ETWDs Regular Board Meeting on:
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.
For meeting details, please visit: Meeting Agendas & Minutes – El Toro Water District
Archived Documents
2020 Urban Water Management Plan
2015 Urban Water Management Plan
Errata Sheet for Minor Corrections to ETWDs Adopted 2015 UWMP
2010 Urban Water Management Plan
