California Drought Discussion Water Conservation Action

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1 California Drought Discussion Water Conservation Action Rossmoor Community Los Alamitos Customer Service Area July 23, 2015

2 Discussion Current conditions GSWC Stage 1 Drought Order Rossmoor/Los Alamitos System status Water use in the home Efficiency actions HOA and Commercial opportunities Rebates and Assistance

3 These days are over!

4 New Norm

5 47% of average runoff

6 Water Sources State Water Project: About 1.5 MAF Per Year Groundwater Approx. 50% of total usage The MWD Service Area Water Demand is approx. 5 MAFY Or 1.6 Trillion Gallons Colorado River Aqueduct: About 800,000 AF Per Year

7 Sierra Nevada Snowpack NASA 2013 NASA 2015

8 Reservoirs at 36% of Capacity

9 Los Alamitos CSA West Orange System Connections 27,561 Population 111, GPCD (Ave. Jul-Sept 2014) CA Mandated Reduction 16% Latest CA regs. eff. June 1 Adjust outdoor watering to two days/week to achieve conservation targets

10 West Orange System Combined per capita water use of: Cypress La Palma Los Alamitos Rossmoor Seal Beach Stanton 2013 target = 16% Based on total production all classes Current savings = 25%!

11 Schedule 14.1 Staged Mandatory Water Conservation & Rationing STAGE 1 Current Stage 1 Outdoor irrigation limited to two days per week. Addresses ending in even number: Wednesday, Sunday Addresses ending in odd number: Tuesday, Saturday Outdoor irrigation must occur before 8 am and after 7 pm No allocation established Community cooperation needed to reduce water use to target conservation goal Enforcement for mandatory water waste prohibitions * If conditions warrant, Golden State Water may change the number of outdoor irrigation days and/or the specific days.

12 Prohibitions Current Allowing runoff from property Washing a vehicle without a shut-off nozzle Use drinking water to wash driveways and sidewalks Use drinking water in a nonrecirculating fountain or water feature Added 48 hour prohibition on irrigating after a measureable rain event Hotel and motel offer to not do laundry every day Food service serve water only on request Utility inform customer of potential leaks

13 Water at Home People don t buy water! Sanitation Cleaning Cooking Landscape Entertainment Landscape can be 60% or more Simple changes Go a long way Other, 2% Baths, 2% Leaks, 14% Faucets, 16% Showers, 17% Dishwasher 1% Toilets, 26% Clothes Washer, 22%

14 Watch Your Use Reads just like the odometer in a car Help identify leaks Turn of all water use and appliances in the house Check meter for movement Recheck in 20 minutes

15 Simple Stuff Check for and repair all leaks inside and out Faucets and hose bibs Bathtub/shower down spouts Refrigerator water lines Toilets Hidden leaks

16 Easy Day Take shorter showers 5 minutes saves 12.5 gallons Don t allow faucets to run without purpose Wash full loads of clothes and dishes Reduce use of garbage disposers Scrape instead of down the sink Catch shower water to water plants

17 Outdoors Limit watering to two days or less per guidelines for automatic sprinkler systems Protect your trees and shrubs with deep watering techniques by hand Grass will go dormant for a long time Mulch around trees and plants to prevent evaporation and keep soil cool

18 Irrigation Waste

19 Outdoor Waste Issues 1. Geysers 2. Misters 3. Misdirected nozzles 4. Broken or clogged nozzles 5. Runoff 6. Incorrectly programed irrigation controller Identify what is broken and fix or replace Check/adjust pressure Use more efficient nozzles Make sure valves are operating correctly Install a weather-based irrigation controller

20 Indoor Products High-efficiency showerheads and aerators 40% more efficient High-efficiency toilets Up to 60% more efficient High-efficiency washing machines Up to 70% more efficient Look for the EPA WaterSense Label

21 HOA & Commercial HOA Common areas Ornamental lawn Brown is the new Green Allow turf to go dormant Encourage landscape conversion Resident communication Water waste watch Efficient products Repair the irrigation ASAP Commercial Employee education Survey for leaks and waste Reduce unnecessary water use Manage landscape irrigation Prevent runoff Install efficient products Fix leaks ASAP

22 Rebates in O.C. Residential Free showerheads & aerators HE Toilets up to $125 (2) HE Washing Machine $125 Smart Timer Irrigation Controllers up to $300 Efficient nozzles $4 Rain barrels up to $75 (4) HOA / Commercial HE Toilets and Urinals up to $100 to $200 Smart Timer irrigation controllers $35 per station Efficient nozzles $4 Rotors $13 per set Variety of commercial equipment Multifamily products

23 Water Use Efficiency Programs & Rebates Golden State Water partners with Municipal Water District of Orange County and the Metropolitan Water District Orange County OCwatersmart.com Metropolitan Water District Bewaterwise.com Drought Website gswater.com/drought Spanish Drought Website gswater.com/sequia Drought Informational Video Drought News & Updates For local programs and rebates visit: gswater.com/conservation