For Water Subcommittee Meeting May 29, 2025
TO: Honorable Water Subcommittee Members
APPROVAL: John Rossi, Interim Utilities Director
FROM: Nicole Hemmans, Senior Administrative Analyst
Title
Request for Feedback Regarding Setting a Public Hearing for the 2025 Public Health Goals Report and Provide Comments on the 2024 Consumer Confidence Report on Drinking Water.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff requests that the Water Subcommittee provide feedback on the 2025 PHGs and 2024 CCR before seeking City Council approval to schedule a Public Hearing at the meeting on July 22, 2025. A formal presentation will be made at that time.
BACKGROUND
The City of Rialto is required to provide the public with two distinct types of water quality reports, each serving a different purpose: the Public Health Goals Report and the Consumer Confidence Report.
Public Health Goals Report (PHGs): Provisions of the California Health and Safety Code specify that larger water utilities with more than 10,000 service connections prepare a PHG Report and conduct a Public Hearing by July 1, 2025, if any water quality results from 2022-2024 exceed non-enforceable PHG levels set by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. PHGs are health-based goals, not regulatory limits. A public hearing must be held to present the report and receive public input. Staff is requesting feedback on setting the Public Hearing for the June 24, 2025, City Council meeting.
Consumer Confidence Report (CCR): The CCR is an annual report required under federal and state regulations. It is designed to inform customers about the quality of their drinking water, including compliance with enforceable drinking water standards. The CCR for calendar year 2024 confirms that the City of Rialto's water meets or exceeds all applicable state and federal standards. This report is publicly available online and in hard copy at City Hall, the City Clerk's Office, and the Rialto Water Services Customer Service office. ...
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