Pleasanton is progressing in its search for clean water wells, with drilling initiated at Del Prado Park and plans for additional sites. Mayor Jack Balch highlighted the troubling water loss rate of 679,000 gallons daily, while discussing the city's ongoing struggle with PFAS contamination that led to the shutdown of existing wells in 2022. The city is working with Alameda County's Tri-Valley water agency and budgeting $19 million for new wells. Plans for a feasibility study and potential new regional well designs are expected early this summer to ensure the community's water safety and sustainability.
Mayor Jack Balch described the moment as sobering, highlighting that an audit showed Pleasanton loses about 679,000 gallons of water per day, translating to 30.9 gallons for each of the 22,000 customers.
Following the discovery of PFAS chemicals in 2019, Pleasanton shut down all three of its wells and is now pursuing new options for safe, potable water.
The city's drilling initiative will commence at various parks, beginning with Del Prado, as officials aim to find a sustainable water source by summer.
A feasibility study is expected by April, which could lead to designing a new regional well system to improve the current water supply.
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