Water Shortage Contingency Plan: Drought Stages

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Under the current drought emergency, the District has moved into its Stage 1 Drought Contingency Plan, which asks customers to conserve 10 percent of their normal water usage.

This action is necessary for the District to ensure continued supply of water for public health and safety, including domestic, irrigation, sanitation, environmental and fire prevention and suppression uses during this drought. Learn more, click here.

What are the Stages during a drought emergency?

The image outlines measures for a 10% water supply shortage, including conservation actions for residential and agricultural users.
The image outlines actions and penalties for a Stage 2 water supply shortage, aiming to reduce demand by 20%.
Image outlines Stage 3 water supply shortage measures, including irrigation limits, demand reductions, and enforcement penalties.
The image details Stage 4 water supply shortage actions, including mandatory reductions for municipal and agricultural customers.
The image outlines Stage 5 water supply shortage measures, enforcing a 50% demand reduction for various customers and penalties for violations.
The image outlines actions for Stage 6 water shortages, requiring severe demand reductions and penalties for violations.

 

 

 

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