HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - EVWD Board of Directors - 04/08/2015Table of Contents
East Valley Water District
Drought Update
April 8, 2015
Drought Update
2013 2015
Total
Reduction
January 96 93 3 %
February 93 100 ‐8 %
Gallons per Capita Per Day
Drought Update
April 1, 2010 April 1, 2015
State Water Board Requirements
9 No irrigation of turf or ornamental landscape
during and 48 hours following measurable rainfall.
9 Restaurants and other food services
establishments can only serve water to customers
on request.
9 Operators of hotels and motels must provide
guests with the option of choosing not to have
towels and linens washed daily.
9 Water agencies must now limit the number of
days per week that a customer can irrigate
outdoors.
State Water Board Requirements
9 Water agencies are required to notify
customers when they are aware of leaks that
are within the customer’s control.
9 Monthly reporting requirements have been
expanded to include the limit on days for
outdoor irrigation and a description of
compliance and enforcement efforts.
•Effective May 11, 2015
April 1 Executive Order
9 Establish 25% statewide deduction expectation
9 Increased expectations for commercial, industrial, and
institutional users
9 Compliance calculated on a monthly and annual basis
9 Changes to the monthly reporting requirements
9 Prohibit using potable water to irrigate turf
medians
9 Prohibit using potable water to irrigate new
construction, unless it uses drip irrigation
Community Outreach
9 Direct contact with
Customer Service
Representatives
9 Bill inserts
9 Upcoming CCR
9 Website
9 Landscaping workshops
9 Budget Based Rates
Thank You!