City of Davis Mandatory 30% Water Cutbacks Stage 3 Water Shortage

City of Davis Mandatory 30% Water Cutbacks Stage 3 Water Shortage

City of Davis Mandatory 30% water cutbacks Drought City Water Supply Stage 3 Water Shortage Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions City s Conservation Efforts Conservation Tips

January 17: Governor Brown Drought State of Emergency February 11: City Council calls for 20% voluntary reduction (Stage 2 water shortage) April 24: Continued State of Emergency July 28: State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) enacted emergency regulations September 2: City Council calls for 30% mandatory reduction (Stage 3 water shortage) California Drought

State Water Resources Control Board Emergency regulations : Urban water suppliers to activate water shortage contingency plans at the levels that impose mandatory water restrictions on out door irrigation of landscapes Stage 3 in Davis

City Water Supply Water production for Jan Jun 2014: down 14% The City of Davis municipal wells dropped 54 feet in since March Average depth of almost 100 feet below ground Triggers water conservation in the City s Urban Water Management Plan

Integrated Water Management Plan Among the elements contained in the UWMP is an element pertaining to water shortage contingency planning.

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions No watering between 9am 6pm Hose with a shut off nozzle OK Handheld container OK No watering in the rain

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions Outdoor watering only 3 days a week: Odd numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Even numbered addresses: Wednesday, Friday and Sunday No outdoor watering on Monday Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Even None Odd Even Odd Even Odd

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions No excessive water flow or runoff onto pavement, gutters or ditches from irrigation

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions No washing off paved surfaces unless necessary for sanitation or safety Hand held bucket Hose with shut off nozzle Cleaning machine that recycles water Low volume/high pressure water broom

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions Property owners must fix leaks immediately or within 72 hours of notification by the City. Fountains and water features must have recirculating water

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions Car wash Hand held bucket Hose with shut off nozzle

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions Restaurants: Only serve water upon request Must use water saving dish wash spray valves

Mandatory Water Waste Restrictions Hotels & Motels: Must give guests the option to decline daily bed linen and towel changes

City s Conservation Efforts The City has 36 parks with 485 acres of landscape More than 55 miles of City greenbelts and streetscapes

City s Conservation Efforts Reducing water by more than 40% in parks and public facilities Converting unneeded turf to drought tolerant landscapes Expand water source to use irrigation wells instead of potable water Repairing irrigation systems Upgrading irrigation controllers, radio communications, and flow sensors

Water Conservation Tips Check for leaks Outdoor water use Indoor water use Conservation assistance

Indoor Toilets Dye tablets or food coloring Check for worn out, corroded or bent parts Replace toilet flapper Faucets Showers/tubs Outdoor Hose bibs Irrigation valve Broken sprinkler heads Check for Leaks

Outdoor Water Conservation Check irrigation timers Run the irrigation Check for leaks, broken sprinkler heads, misalignment, etc. Replace sprinkler heads with low flow options

Indoor Water Conservation Water softeners Faucet aerators High efficiency appliances Reduce use of garbage disposal Shorten showers

Water Conservation Tools Indoor Die tablets Faucet aerators Flow restrictors Shower timers Outdoor Hose nozzles Hose timers Moisture gauges Irrigation timers

Conservation Assistance Available Public Works leak check Call PW 757 5686 Washer Rebate: ONLY ENERGY STAR Most Efficient 2014 models are eligible for a $200 rebate. PG&E s rebate of $75 plus City of Davis rebate of $125.

Monitor individual water usage using the City Services Payment webpage

WaterSmart: Water Insight Water.CityofDavis.org/W atersmart waterinsight Davis.WaterInsight.com

Water Conservation Workshop Presented by the City of Davis, Yolo County Master Gardeners and Tree Davis When: Saturday, September 27 9:30am 12:00pm Where: Central Park Gardens, B St. Irrigation from A to Z: Save Water, Save Dollars! Preserving the Trees of Davis During a Drought presented by Tree Davis.

Thank you for conserving water! Jennifer Gilbert Conservation Coordinator Stacey Winton Media & Communications Officer Water Waste Complaints and Water Conservation Questions: 757 5686 WaterSmart@CityofDavis.org SaveDavisWater.org