# Zumbro River

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2065**: Long-term Demand Peak — Annual water demand forecast to reach over 8 billion gallons.
- **2031**: Supply Capacity Exceedance — Under current growth rates, Rochester’s water demand is projected to surpass its existing supply capacity.
- **2026-08-01**: Study Briefing — Rochester City Council and RPU Board receive briefing on the Water System Master Plan and Groundwater Study, marking the formal launch of the planning process.
- **2026**: DNR Prohibition Order — Minnesota DNR issues directive banning new Jordan aquifer wells for Rochester unless alternatives are proven unavailable.
- **2013**: White Bear Lake Crisis — Low water levels in White Bear Lake linked to excessive pumping from the Jordan aquifer prompt state concern and later regulatory action.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Rochester Water Supply Gap Looms: 8B Gallons/Year by 2065, Offsets Needed by 2031
2026-07-29 21:46:08 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 5

Rochester, Minnesota faces a water supply–demand gap that could hit by 2031, driven by population growth and the lingering regulatory fallout from a climate-influenced lake crisis. A new master plan will explore groundwater and surface water alternatives, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient water infrastructure.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/rochester-water-demand-outpace-supply-2031-climate

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