New Member Resources Available by ACWA Staff Jun 11, 2025 Water News Members can access two new resources developed through the ACWA Local Government Committee. A “Paving Standards Best Practices” describes the challenges water agencies face with paving standards that may vary across jurisdictions and expand beyond statutory requirements. The two-page handout provides recommended best practices local governments can follow when constructing or maintaining underground infrastructure to enhance coordination and collaboration regarding paving standards requirements. The Local Government Committee has also updated an ACWA webpage that outlines impacts on water agencies from housing densification, spurred by legislation that streamlines the process behind building accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. These structures can be attached to a residence, located within a residential lot or converted from an existing structure. ADUs can create significant financial and planning challenges for many ACWA member agencies. The webpage includes existing law, helpful links and examples of policies and guidelines on ADUs that have been adopted by ACWA member agencies.
