Drought

Reclamation declares Tier 2 shortage on Colorado River

Reclamation issues updated Colorado River Basin projections

Prolonged drought and low runoff conditions accelerated by climate change have led to historically low water levels in Lakes Powell and Mead, forcing the Bureau of Reclamation to declare a “Tier 2” shortage and is requiring water cuts in Arizona by 21 percent, Nevada by 8 percent and Mexico by …

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Coachella Valley to see penalties for water waste

Coachella Valley to see penalties for water waste

Last week Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) Board of Directors adopted drought penalties to encourage water conservation during the ongoing drought. Under the drought penalties plan, CVWD domestic water customers will be asked to reduce their monthly outdoor water use 10% below their Tier 2 outdoor water budget. Water use …

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State continues drought regulations for Delta

State continues drought regulations for Delta

In response to three consecutive years of drought that has reduced the state and federal water project reservoirs to historic lows, the State Water Resources Control Board readopted measures for the Delta last week. The Board’s decision to update an emergency curtailment and reporting regulation authorizes staff to determine the …

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Californians use 3 percent less water in May

Southern California agencies partner to bank water for future droughts

Statewide urban water use in May of 2022, was 3.1% lower than in May 2020, and preliminary data from shows water savings of 7.7% for June 2022 compared to June 2020. This increase in conservation reverses the trend seen earlier this year, when water use spiked at the conclusion of …

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