Tag Archives: drought

Household water use declines according to report

The first quarter 2022 update to the Household Water Use Index by Flume Data Lab shows that in single-family homes across America, outdoor use is a significant driver of water demand, even in winter months. Flume Data Labs publishes the Household Water Use Index quarterly, regularly assessing water use across …

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IEUA activates level 3 of water storage contingency plan

Last week the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Board of Directors adopted a drought resolution in response to current water supply conditions and Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) Water Shortage Emergency Condition declaration in April. This resolution declares a Water Shortage Emergency Condition, activating Level 3 of the …

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Mojave Water Agency begins water delivery to thirsty basin

Eastern completes new groundwater replenishment facility

Earlier this month the Mojave Water Agency began delivering imported water to a storage aquifer near Barstow, bringing welcome relief to the water table that has hit a record low. The Mojave Water Agency Board of Directors unanimously approved the delivery of 5,000-acre feet of water to the Centro Basin …

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