Pleasanton Council Reviews Agreement for Regional Groundwater Project

Pleasanton is reviewing an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency to jointly design and construct new groundwater facilities in the Bernal Subbasin. The project aims to restore the city's 3,500 acre-feet per year quota after existing wells were lost to PFAS contamination.

Reese Hardy

September 2, 20261 min read

Agreement Overview

The Pleasanton City Council is considering a proposal that would authorize the city manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with Zone 7 Water Agency.

The document outlines a framework for both agencies to jointly design, construct, and operate new groundwater facilities located in the Bernal Subbasin.

Project Objectives

The initiative is designed to restore Pleasanton's ability to utilize its 3,500 acre-feet per year groundwater production quota.

This restoration follows the loss of the city's existing groundwater wells caused by PFAS contamination.

Timeline and Next Steps

Council approval would allow both agencies to advance project delivery efforts.

The current target operational date for the new facilities is December 2029.

References

City Council Meeting (2026-09-01). Retrieved from https://pleasantonca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/596

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