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Oakland City Council Support for SB 1313 (PFAS Water Funding)

Original title: Subject: SB 1313 (McNerney)- Public Water Systems: Grants And Loans Related To PFAS From: Council President Jenkins Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution In Support Of SB 1313 (McNerney), An Act To Enhance Oversight, Accountability, And State Support For Public Water Systems To Ensure Safe Drinking Water

May 19, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution signals the city's official position to state legislators regarding a bill that could provide grants and loans to local water systems for managing , a group of synthetic chemicals often found in drinking water.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland residents

Residents are the end-users of the public water system that may receive state grants or loans for PFAS management.

Public water systems

These entities would be subject to increased state oversight and would be eligible for the grants and loans proposed in SB 1313.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 19, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Oakland City Council has passed a resolution to formally support SB 1313, a state bill that aims to increase oversight and state-provided financial assistance for public water systems to address contamination.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The Oakland City Council passed a resolution supporting SB 1313.
SB 1313 is designed to enhance oversight and accountability for public water systems.
The bill aims to secure state support in the form of grants and loans for public water systems.
The primary focus of the funding and oversight is addressing PFAS contamination in drinking water.
The resolution was introduced by Council President Jenkins.
The file number for this legislative action is 26-0605.
The resolution was adopted during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
The resolution was introduced on April 21, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SB 1313?

SB 1313 is a state bill that seeks to provide more state-level oversight and financial assistance (grants and loans) to public water systems to help them manage contamination.

Does this resolution change local water rates?

No, this is a resolution of support for state legislation; it does not directly change local water rates or city policy.

What are PFAS?

are a group of synthetic chemicals that are often the subject of water quality regulations and remediation efforts.

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