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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW DRAFT (EBMUD) is in the process of seismically upgrading and replacing major distribution lines. EBMUD's long-range demand projections are consistent with the City's own projections for future housing and population growth. The District strongly supports infill housing as a more conservation -minded alternative to development on the fringes of the region. Moreover, because future development in San Leandro will primarily be constructed at higher densities, less water per capita will be required for landscaping, irrigation, and other non -potable purposes. San Leandro has implemented conservation measures to manage its water supply as efficiently as possible, and to ensure that its supply remains adequate to serve projected growth. The City is presently exploring ways to expand the use of recycled water (e.g., treated effluent from the wastewater plant) for landscape irrigation, to further reduce per capita consumption. Wastewater. About two-thirds of the housing sites identified in Appendix A are served by the San Leandro water pollution control plant (WPCP). The other one-third are served by the Oro Loma Sanitary District plant in San Lorenzo. Both plants have additional capacity and can accommodate a substantial amount of new housing development. Capacity issues could arise if significant employment growth occurs at the same time as housing growth. A shift from warehouse and distribution facilities toward high-tech, bio-medical, and other light industrial uses could consume much of the remaining capacity at the San Leandro WPCP. Such constraints may take place over a 20-year time frame but are not anticipated during the next five years. Sanitary sewer capacity will not impede the City from constructing its fair share housing allocation. A potentially greater constraint is that some components of of San Leandro's wastewater collection system are in need replacement. Parts of the system are prone to infiltration during wet weather, significantly increasing treatment plant inflow during major storms. The City completed a Sanitary Sewer Master Plan in 1995 to identify deficient segments and establish a schedule for improvements. Eight capacity improvement projects and five rehabilitation/replacement projects were recommended. In addition, a cyclic replacement program was recommended to provide for the long-term, gradual replacement of the entire sewer system. Some of the major improvements have been completed, a few are now being built, and others are still being scheduled. The analysis did not identify major constraints in the East 10 Street corridor, where most of the City's housing sites are located. However, one constraint was identified in the vicinity of the BART station. A section of 12" diameter pipe along West Juana has been recommended for replacement due to longitudinal cracks and insufficient capacity. Improvement of this line could help facilitate the redevelopment of the BART parking lot site. Storm Drainage. Storm drainage studies are performed on a case -by -case basis for new housing projects, with mitigation measures determined as needed. These improvements are typically minor for housing projects in San Leandro, since most of the development sites are small and are already served by storm drainage facilities. Moreover, many of the City's future housing sites are already covered by impervious surfaces such as parking lots, storage yards, and former car dealerships. Their development with housing might actually increase the amount of permeable surface on the site, and reduce storm drainage needs. The City participates in the Alameda Countywide Clean Water program. Additional requirements for the treatment of urban runoff could be placed on development in the future, potentially impacting housing HOUSING ELEMENT 5-20 SAN LEANDRO GENERAL PLAN 47%