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Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update <br />October 21, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />methods for repairing and constructing sewer mains and laterals, such as pipe lining <br />and pipe bursting. In addition, the City has implemented the installation of manhole <br />monitoring technology that provides real-time alerts warning staff of potential overflows <br />before they occur. <br />The City of Santa Ana is a leader in sewer system management and received the 2022 <br />award from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) for Best Sewer <br />Collections Agency in the State. The SSMP 2025 Update reflects the efforts made by <br />staff to allow Santa Ana to continue to be a leader in the sewer system industry, as well <br />as to be at the forefront of practices preventing sewage overflows from entering <br />waterways and protecting our environment. Staff recommends the City Council receive <br />and file the SSMP 2025 Update. <br />ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT <br />There is no environmental impact associated with the action. <br />FISCAL IMPACT <br />There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this action. However, the SSMP requires <br />a sewer system maintenance and capital improvement plan that will require operational <br />and capital expenditures. The costs for these programs are funded through the Sanitary <br />Sewer Service Fund and are budgeted annually. <br />EXHIBIT <br />1. Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update may be reviewed at: <br />https://www.santa-ana.org/documents/sewer-system-management-plan-ssmp/ <br />Submitted By: Rodolfo Rosas, P.E., Acting Executive Director— Public Works Agency <br />Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager <br />