Water Supply Emergency and Level 1 Water Shortage Plan

1. Water Supply Emergency andLevel 1 Water Shortage Plan City Council Item 17 July 28, 2014

2. Recommended Action • CEQA Exemption • Determine Water Shortage Exists • Establish 20% Conservation Target: • Consistent with statewide policy objectives • Implement Level 1 Water Shortage Measures • Implements 3/day week watering limitations • 72 hours to repair leaks • Proclamation

3. CA “Historic” Drought Lake Mead at Historic Lows Folsom Lake at 17% of capacity 2013 - Driest Calendar Year On Record Final Snow Survey (5/1/2014) 18% of Normal

4. PWP Water Use 182 GPCD 165 GPCD

5. State Action • The Governor Declared A Drought State of Emergency On January 17, 2014 • April 25 Executive Order • State Water Project Supplies Cut • Zero deliveries: Jan – March 2014 • 5% of contract allocation since March storms • State Water Board Action - July 15, 2014 • Drought Declaration • Statewide Emergency Regulations

6. State Emergency Regulations • Four Statewide Waste Prohibitions • Irrigation causing runoff to streets and gutters • Washing a vehicle using hose w/o shut-off nozzle • Using drinkable water to wash sidewalks & driveways • Using drinkable water in a decorative fountain unless it recirculates the water • Fines up $500 per day – in addition to civil/criminal • Water Agencies Must Limit Watering Days • Agencies may submit allocation-based rate plan • Monthly Water Use Report Requirements

7. Permanent Water Waste Prohibitions • No Watering Between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. (hand watering and system repairs allowed) • No Watering During Periods of Rain • No Excessive Water Flow, Runoff, or Washing of Hard Surfaces • Prohibits Washing Vehicles (unless using a hose with shut off nozzle or a bucket) • Obligation to Fix Leaks Within Seven Days • Restaurants Required to Use Water Conserving Dish Wash Spray Valves • Recirculation Systems Required for Fountains, Car Washes, Commercial Laundry

8. Level 1 Measures • All Permanent Prohibitions Apply • Limits on Watering Days • Obligation to Fix Leaks within 72 hours

9. Key Exemptions • Exemptions from Permanent Waste Prohibitions and Level 1 – 2 Measures • Water necessary for system testing and fire suppression • Water to protect public health and safety • Recycled water, gray water, and rainwater • Use by commercial nurseries and growers • Exemptions from Level 1 and 2 Measures • Drip irrigation systems • Hand watering with bucket or hose with shut off nozzle • Fruit trees, shrubs and vegetation intended for consumption

10. Water Shortage Plan Levels

11. Meeting the Goal • What residents can do: • Watering 3 days per week can save up to 10% in summer • Watering 1 days per week can save up to 20% in winter • Set sprinklers for multiple run cycles • Check for leaks and runoff – indoor and outdoor • Reduce turf* - replace with drought tolerant plants • Replace older inefficient toilets, washers* • What commercial customers can do: • Check irrigation system for leaks, broken sprinklers & set controllers to comply with ordinance • Retrofit inefficient equipment, fixtures and devices* • Check for indoor water leaks * Rebates may apply!

12. Implementation Actions • Outreach – Rules and Regulations • Help customers conserve and comply • Water Waste Enforcement • Field observation and documentation • Penalty notification and data management • Penalty assessment • Appeals Process • Water conservation training in lieu of penalty • Retain hearing officer • PWP to issue regulations/procedures

13. Public Outreach • Website and Social Media • Press Releases • Advertising and Public Radio • Citywide Direct Mailer • News Articles Through City/PWP Publications • Direct Outreach to City Departments, Field Reps, Large Customers, and Community Groups • Water Waste Hotline (744-8888) and 744-7311

14. Enforcement & Penalties • Code Violations (not criminal) • Enforcement • Required for Grant Funding (BMP) • Opportunity to Educate Customers, Conduct Audits • PWP and/or Code Enforcement Staff • Penalties • Enforcement Tool to Achieve Conservation Goal • Not A Revenue Source

15. Penalty Schedule

16. Monitoring and Future Actions • Monthly Reporting the City Council and State • Challenge to Achieve the 20% Reduction Goal • Additional Measures Will Likely be Required • PWP will Assess Potential Needs • Additional resources • New/modified conservation programs • Budget/funding • Potential Rate Actions • Increase block 4 and/or reinstate the block 5 water rate • New drought or conservation surcharge on high usage • Adjust CIC rate to maintain budgeted funding • Subject to public notice, hearings, Proposition 218

17. Fiscal Impact ($millions)

18. Action Items • CEQA Exemption • Determine Water Shortage Exists • Establish 20% Conservation Target: • Consistent with statewide policy objectives • Level 1 Water Shortage Measures • Implements 3/day week watering limitations • Proclamation

19. Per Capita Water Use • Service Territory Population • Updated based on CA Dept. of Finance Data • Inside City (85%) = 140,879 • Outside of City (15%) = 25,492 • Total as of Jan. 1, 2014 = 166,371 • Urban Accords Updates • Population = 160,798 – from census (was 168,112) • Baseline demand = 207 GPCD • FY2014 Demand = 182 GPCD • Nearly 12% reduction from Urban Accords Baseline

20. PWP Service Population

21. State Regulation vs PWP