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LVMWD Drought Response Update


Statewide Drought• Driest period in California’s recorded history.

• Upstate reservoirs well below average levels.

• Groundwater basins in agricultural areas are being overdrawn.

• Urban, agricultural and environmental uses all impacted.


Water Supplies Decreasing

• State Water Project Allocation ‐ 5 percent.

• Region being supplied from stored resources and Colorado River Aqueduct.

• Calls for conservation have not met goals.


State Actions• January 17 – Governor issues

Emergency Proclamation.• April 25 – Governor issues

Executive Order calling for “redoubled effort”.

• July 1 – SWRCB takes responsibility for potable water supplies.

• July 15 – SWRCB issues emergency drought response regulations.

• July 21 – Governor signs AB 2100 prohibiting HOA penalties for not maintaining landscapes.


Results to Date:

Statewide water use declined only 5%.

Local water use has increased10% over the last two years.


LVMWD’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan


Mandatory Conservation Measures


Mandatory Conservation Measures

Washing down sidewalks and driveways prohibited.


Prohibited

No irrigation between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.


ProhibitedIrrigation may not result in excess runoff.


Mandatory

A hose used for vehicle washing must have an automatic shutoff nozzle.


Mandatory

Decorative water features must have a recirculating system.


Compliance Programs

• Warning Letter.

• Fine structure escalates to $500.

• District may install flow restriction device or terminate service.


Community Outreach• Customer Newsletter• Ads in local papers• Cable TV• Radio & TV Ads• LVMWD Website• Outreach to HOAs• Social Media • City Council Updates


Rebates• Lawn Replacement‐$2 per square foot.

• H E Washer $85.• Smart Irrigation Controller $80.

• H E Toilet $100.• Rain Barrel $80.• Soil Moisture Sensor $80.


Conservation Measures• Allocations not foreseen at this point in time.

• Conservation actions are “a must”.

• LVMWD working on the development of a “Budget‐Based” allocation program that will look at the individual needs of each property.


El Niño? • No certainty it will materialize.

• Will rainfall be adequate and in the correct locations?

• Reservoirs must be replenished.


Everyone Can Help

Anonymous Reporting

Send a photo or e‐mail from your smartphone to:

[email protected]

Call LVMWD (818) 251‐2200

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