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not conflict with statutory provisions giving priority to water needed for domestic use,sanitation,and fire protection; and ► The amount of water that the water supplier can reasonably rely on receiving from other water supply projects, such as conjunctive use,reclaimed water,water conservation, and water transfer,including programs identified under federal, state, and local water initiatives, such as CALFED and Colorado River tentative agreements. Regional and Local Regulations — San Joaquin General Plan 2010 The San Joaquin County General Plan contains the following water policies that are applicable to the proposed project. Policy 1.The availability of a long-term,reliable potable water supply shall be a primary determinant in the planning of areas for growth. ► Policy 3.Public water Systems shall be provided by an existing public or quasi-public agency,or by a new — district if no public agency in the community or other area planned for a public system is empowered to provide water supply services. ► Policy 5.The need for water system improvements shall be reduced by encouraging new development to incorporate water conservation measures into their projects. Mountain House Master Plan 1994 The following water measures and policies from the Mountain House Master Plan are applicable to the proposed project. Potable Water Supply and Distribution ► Objective 12.3.1.To provide the Mountain House community with an adequate year-round water supply. ► Policy 12.3.1(a).Water supply and usage in Mountain House shall comply with the County Water Policy. _ ► Policy 12.3.1(b).A water service agreement specifying the quantity, cost and conditions of water services to the Mountain House community shall be maintained between MHCSD and BBID. ► Policy 12.3.1(c).An exchange agreement shall be maintained between the state and BBID to provide a winter (November through March)water supply to the Mountain House community. ► Policy 12.3.1(g).Obsolete agricultural irrigation and drainage facilities shall be removed or properly abandoned upon development of an area. ► Implementation 12.3.1(a).Each Specific Plan shall reevaluate the adequacy of the confirmed water supply + for the Specific Plan Area in light of any potential or adopted restrictions on water diversion by BBID or California Department of Water Resources(DWR).The Specific Plans shall not be approved unless it can be demonstrated that the confirmed water supply is sufficient to serve the Specific Plan Area through buildout. Implementation 12.3.1(d).Although there is presently a sufficient water supply for the development of the _ community,if in the future,because of actions or conditions beyond the control of the County or the community there is insufficient water for buildout of the community,then measures shall be undertaken to EDAW College Park at Mountain House Specific Plan III Draft EIR Public Utilities 4.5-8 San Joaquin County