Enhancing outreach to homeowners' associations on how to save water and changing the public's perceptions of how recycled water can be used are among the key provisions in a water conservation white paper released by the San Diego County Water Authority.
Category Archives: Water Use
Water Authority urges shutoff of irrigation systems during rainstorms
The San Diego County Water Authority is urging residents and businesses to help the region conserve water by keeping their outdoor watering systems turned off as several storms move through the region. The Water Authority also urges those still running irrigation systems on normal schedules to turn them off immediately.
National Weather Service forecasters predict the combined storms through the weekend could deliver up to 1.3 inches of rain in coastal and inland areas and 2.5 inches of rain and possibly snow to mountain areas.
Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape irrigation systems
The San Diego County Water Authority is urging residents and businesses to help the region conserve water by turning off their outdoor watering systems and keeping them off. Water Authority officials say residents and businesses that received measureable amounts of rain from today’s unexpected storm may be able to keep their landscape watering systems off for several days to a week, especially if cooler temperatures prevail.
Water Authority urges region to turn off landscape watering in advance of storms
The San Diego County Water Authority is urging residents and businesses to help the region conserve water by turning off their outdoor watering systems today in advance of three storm systems moving into the region starting tonight. Water Authority officials say residents and businesses may be able to keep their landscape watering systems off for a week or more after these storms.
National Weather Service forecasters predict by Monday the combined storms could deliver 1-2 inches of rain in coastal areas and 4-8 inches of rain and possibly snow to mountain areas.
Water Authority Launches “Bucket List Challenge” – Offers Free Water-Saving Pails
You might not be able to check scuba diving in Tonga off your bucket list this summer, but you can save water with stylish blue buckets offered by the San Diego County Water Authority as part of its Bucket List Challenge.
Water Authority Responds to State Water Boards Adopted Water-Use Regulations
“The San Diego County Water Authority appreciates efforts by the State Water Resources Control Board to significantly reduce water use statewide in response to the governor’s executive order and severe drought conditions. We are pleased that the final regulations adopted Tuesday will provide protection for our region’s $1.9 billion farm sector.
Low Initial Allocation for State Water Project Deliveries Reinforces Need for Conservation
The San Diego County Water Authority said the state Department of Water Resources' announcement Monday of a low initial allocation of water deliveries to the State Water Project (SWP) was expected due to continuing dry conditions this fall and serves as the latest reminder of the region's need to increase voluntary water conservation.
Water use restrictions lifted for Ramona Municipal Water District customers
Update: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 30
Water use restrictions have been lifted for Ramona Municipal Water District customers as of 9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29. The following advisory was issued:
CANCELLATION OF UNSAFE WATER ALERT
On October 25, 2007 you were notified of the need to not use the water supply served to your home for drinking or cooking purposes.
Water Service Restored to Ramona; Do-Not-Drink Order Remains in Effect
Water service has been restored to all residential and commercial meters in the Ramona Municipal Water District, but the community remains under a state Department of Public Health “do not drink” order.
Water testing is currently being conducted throughout the Ramona water system to meet public health requirements. The state Department of Public Health requires two consecutive clean tests in a 48-hour period before the do-not-drink order can be lifted.
Governor’s Call to Action Underscores Need to Save Water Immediately
“Today’s call to action by the governor and the record low April snowpack emphasize just how urgent water conservation is for San Diego County and the rest of California. While we are still reviewing the details of this morning’s executive order, we support the governor’s leadership and will do everything possible to help our region comply with the mandates.