How Bad is the Drought?

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1 How Bad is the Drought?

2 Recap: Current, Severe Drought Earth hottest July in history! San Fernando Valley SWP imported water deliveries eliminated in 2014; 20% in 2015 California 2013 driest year on record hottest year on record January driest January on record February, June, July 2015 hottest months on record Tree Ring analysis points to worst drought in 1,600 years Precipitation 57% of normal in Reservoirs Statewide 45% of capacity 59% of average 1 year supply Snow Levels Statewide 0% of normal Groundwater Levels Approaching lowest in recorded history

3 Drought Has Worsened in California in Recent Past

4 California Snow Pack

5 Declining California Reservoir Levels Folsom Lake Lake Shasta % of Capacity Lake Mead 38% of Capacity; Lowest Since Built

6 Local Groundwater Levels Baldwin Park Key Well

7 Can El Niño save California? Average yearly rainfall in California is 23 inches. Average rainfall in LA is 14.9 inches with 36 wet days. California has not seen normal rainfall since 2011!

8 Sources of Water San Gabriel/San Fernando Valleys Local Groundwater is Replenished with about 45,000 AF of Imported Water

9 Residential Water Use in California 50-80% of Water Usage Occurs Outdoors Indoor Water Use is Declining ,000 Gallons/Year 74,000 Gallons/Year 59,000 Gallons/Year

10 State Action Required Water Use Reductions

11 Per Capita Water Use in June 2014 Compton 106 Inglewood 114 Pico Rivera 126 Bellflower 128 Alhambra Los Angeles 152 Santa Monica 154 California Avg Palos Verdes 282 Beverly Hills - 284

12 Water Conservation is Working! State reduced water use by 27.3% in June 2015 State reduced water use by 31.3% in July 2015 State reduced water use by 27% in August 2015

13 Water Use Restrictions for Individuals and Businesses Enforcement by Cities Individuals Washing down sidewalks and driveways and watering outdoor landscapes causing excess runoff Washing a motor vehicle with a hose, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle Operating a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is re-circulated Irrigating turf/ornamental landscapes during or within 48 hours after precipitation (new) Commercial Businesses only serve water to customers upon request hotels/motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily

14 Effective Indoor Water Saving Tips

15 Effective Outdoor Water Saving Tips

16 Water-Wise Landscaping is Attractive and Cool! California Native plants use 1/7 th the water Theodore Payne Foundation (Sun Valley) Grow Native Nursery (Claremont) Glendora Gardens

17 Enhanced Water Saving Techniques Rain Barrels & Cisterns for Stormwater Capture Recycled Water Infrastructure Greywater Recycling Systems California Native Plants Use 1/7 th Water

18 Advanced Water Saving Tips Greywater Recycling Systems Comes from your sinks, baths, showers and washing machines Readily available, safe and saves water and money For more information about greywater:

19 Advanced Water Saving Tips Rainwater Capture & Harvesting Reservoirs Flood Control Channels Rain Barrels Berms, Bio-Swales, Cut-Outs

20 Abundantly available, cost-effective and used extensively throughout California to irrigate golf courses, parks, freeway landscaping and crops Used to replenish groundwater basins, prevent seawater intrusion and industrial cooling processes Recycled Water

21 Water Conservation Rebates High Efficiency Toilet Exchange

22 Be Informed: Educational Websites

23 Be Involved in the Process o Voters in California approved a $7.5 billion Water Bond in November 2014 o Locally, many municipalities are discussing or implementing water saving ordinances. o Everyone can vote and contribute to long-term water supply solutions.

24 We Never Know the Worth of Water Till the Well is Dry - Thomas Fuller