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ANALYSIS The PREP Initial Study provided a high-level evaluation of facilities and costs to implement a regional indirect potable reuse project on the San Francisco Mid- Peninsula. The intent of the work has been to provide an initial screening of key information for the Parties to determine whether to proceed with continued exploration of, and investment in, potable reuse through this partnership. Based on the findings from the PREP Initial Study, it appears possible that an indirect potable reuse project could offer benefits for the region. Representatives from each agency have formed a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to review the findings in the PREP Initial Study, to determine next steps, and develop scope and priorities for the continued exploration and evaluation of potable reuse in the mid-peninsula region. Of the three project alternatives in the initial study the TAC recognized surface water augmentation at the Crystal Springs Reservoir to be the most feasible, and has developed a scope of work that will: · Further define the project · Identify regulatory requirements and environmental impacts · Consider institutional issues · Refine project cost estimates · Conduct a high-level cost-benefit analysis and · Identify funding opportunities and limitations. In addition, Amendment No. 1 to the Potable Reuse Exploratory Plan formally adds the City of Redwood City and the City of San Mateo as parties to the MOU. ALTERNATIVES The City Council may choose not to participate in this regional effort and direct staff to continue to develop existing water supply reliability options through conservation and expansion of the non-potable uses of recycled water. However, it is Staff’s belief that the potable reuse of recycled water offers the greatest potential for additional potable water supplies for the future needs of the City. FISCAL IMPACT Funding for the City’s share of this study ($10,000) is available in the Water Operating and Capital Projects Funds. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 6.1.A. - Page 2