Point-of-Use Water Treatment Ordinance for New Construction
Monterey County
Summary
The county is moving forward with a draft ordinance to allow point of use and point of entry water treatment systems for new construction on legal lots of record, helping property owners build homes where centralized water systems fail standards.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners save on the high cost of centralized water infrastructure.
Property owners of vacant legal lots seeking to build homes or ADUs in areas with contaminated groundwater.
None identified, though tenant safety and filter disposal require strict regulatory oversight.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Supervisors — September 1, 2026
The board previously introduced an ordinance allowing point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment systems for new construction and ADUs on lots that don't meet primary drinking water standards. Public commenters raised concerns about monitoring and toxic waste disposal.
Board of Supervisors — August 18, 2026
The county is considering an ordinance to allow point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment systems for new homes and ADUs on lots that don't meet primary drinking water standards, helping ease housing development hurdles.
Board of Supervisors — February 3, 2026
The county is moving forward with a draft ordinance to allow point of use and point of entry water treatment systems for new construction on legal lots of record, helping property owners build homes where centralized water systems fail standards.
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