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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Conservation Update 1-5-2017Making Water Conservation a California Way of Life Water Quality Coastal Tideland Committee Meeting January 5, 2017 State Plan 2017 Governors Water Action Plan - Making Water Conservation a Way of Life Implements Executive Order B-37-16 Permanent changes to water use so California is better prepared for the future 2015-16 Driest four years in state history 75 percent of the state remains in severe drought conditions Sierra Nevada snowpack expected to drop 50 percent by end of century Water agencies responded to Governor’s call for 25 percent reduction by reducing 24 percent Southern California (Orange County) moves from Exceptional Drought to Extreme Drought in January City’s Drought Response June 2015 –State mandates reduction standard for Newport Beach at 28 percent compared to same period in 2013 In nine months our cumulative average was 20 percent March 2016 –Reduction standard reduced to 21 percent Increased enforcement and actions bring cumulative average to 22 percent by May 2016 Individual months from March to June 2016 do not drop below 27 percent June 2016 –Self certification of zero, however, City Council adopts 15 percent reduction and implements “Water Supply Shortage Level 2” By November 2016 our cumulative average is 20.6 percent. Individual months reduction since March 2016 do not drop below 15 percent Residential Use Executive Order B-37-16 Signed by Governor Brown May 9, 2016 Establishes long-term water conservation measures 410 State urban water suppliers shall meet new water use targets New standards move away from measuring by percentage and consider climate, demographics, and land use. Five state agencies charged with implementing the Executive Order and create a framework to meet the order •Using Water More Wisely •Eliminating Water Waste •Strengthen Local Drought Resilience Draft Framework -Using Water More Wisely Emergency Conservation Regulations Extend current regulations ending in February 2017 for an additional 270 days. Water Board will hold a public workshop and propose extended emergency regulations in January 2017 New Water Use Targets State will adopt new water use standards for all agencies using new target methodology. Agencies required to calculate unique targets based on standards Interim will start in 2018 and full compliance by 2025 Permanent Monthly Reporting Water use, conservation achieved, and enforcement efforts Draft Framework -Eliminating Water Waste Water Use Prohibitions Establishment of permanent prohibitions on water waste Rulemaking starts end of 2016 through 2017 Minimizing Water Loss Rules for validating water loss audit reports Water loss performance standards Technical assistance for water loss audits Minimizing leaks Innovative Water Loss & Control Technologies California Energy Commission is evaluating measures for utility, household and appliance levels. Draft Framework -Strengthen Local Drought Resilience Water Shortage Contingency Plans Water suppliers required to submit “Water Shortage Contingency Plans” Conduct 5-year Drought Risk Assessment and submit budget forecast annually Drought Contingency Planning for Small Water Suppliers and Rural Communities Not applicable Improving Agricultural Water Use Efficiency and Drought Planning Strengthened Agricultural Water Management Plan Requirements Not applicable Action Plan Review and provide comments regarding draft implementation framework Review/Revise City processes Leak detection and water loss audit program Monthly reporting process Review Water Conservation Ordinance NBMC 14.16 Permanent prohibitions Move away from percentage comparison to 2013 Water Shortage Contingency Levels Relief from Compliance process Enforcement Review staffing and responsibility levels Customer Outreach Questions?