Chino Council to decide on deal with Upland for water

The city of Chino will consider on Tuesday an agreement with Upland for the purchase and sale of water.

Drought conditions are highlighting the need for emergency water supply plans in the event of a shortage.

Water would be available for purchase by Chino from Upland only when Upland has available supplies of water, according to terms described in an agreement between the two cities at a current rate of about $771 per acre-foot.

The construction of piping between the water systems of Upland and Chino via the Water Facilities Authority, would be accomplished by Chino Water Utility personnel.

The city's water supply is presently comprised of surface water imported by the Metropolitan Water District//Inland Empire Utility Agency and processed by the WFA, local groundwater produced by city owned facilities, local groundwater producted by the Chino Desalter Authority and recycled water supplied by the IEUA.

As part of its ongoing water supply planning, the city is considering additional connections that may be used in special circumstances.