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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE (ITEM 15) Level 2 Water Supply Shortage ��O-=0 0:0 0 LjSIV a Remembering what connects us. LUNE 71 2022 /� " N Executive Order and EmergencyRegulation March 28, 2022 — Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-7-22 Called for up to 20 percent water conservation across California Directed the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to pass emergency regulation requiring all water suppliers to enact Level 2 of their Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP) May 24, 2022 — SWRCB adopted Emergency Regulation Requires all water suppliers to enact Level 2 of their WSCP with water shortage level, at a minimum up to 20 percent (Level 2) Bans non-essential turf at all commercial, industrial, and institutional properties i11-_�e�,—,Ir-, �usr—K How Have We Prepared o...m...—.. . Updated and approved the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan Approved 2020 Water Shortage Contingency Plan Established six levels of drought response action Updated Municipal Code Article 4. Chapter 10 — Water Management Plan Adopted Ordinance 1516 /� " N Permanent Water Use Restrictions RPmPmPn-hr 2015 drought response embed conservation as a way of life in Tustin Established permanent water use restrictions including: Permanent irrigation schedules limiting irrigation days (summer 4-days / winter 3- days) Permanent limits on duration of irrigation (5 mins / station) Requirements on car washing through use of bucket and hose with automatic shut- off nozzle No wash down of hard or paved surfaces (unless for health and safety) No excessive runoff No irrigation with 48-hours of measurable rain Fixing leaks immediately upon notification Restaurants serve water only upon request Hotels offering opt-out linen service What Will Change — Level 2 Water i�U�i M Supply Shortage o..,m...—.. . *Level 2 further restricts the current permanent conservation efforts Reduces the summer irrigation schedule from 4-days / week to 3-days / week - Reduces the winter irrigation schedule from 3-days / week to 2-days / week • State Water Board has banned irrigation of all non-essential turf using potable water at commercial, industrial, and institutional properties Increased outreach and communication Increased education and enforcement efforts i11-_�e�,—,Ir-, �usr—K What's Next ..,m...—.. . Effective June 10, 2022 implement Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Outreach / Messaging / Education / Enforcement Staff will utilize social media, City's website, direct informational mailings and collaboration with neighboring agencies and the Municipal Water District of Orange County to ensure consistent and effective messaging Increase waste water patrols and communication with customers i11-_�e�,—,Ir-, �usr—K Recommendation o...m...—.. . The City Council adopt Resolution No. 22-29 declaring a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage and enact Level 2 of the City Water Shortage Contingency Plan ill-_�e�,—,Ir-, �usr—K Questions ?