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1966 Olivenhain Road
Encinitas, CA 92024
760-753-6466
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| Frequently Asked Questions About Water Conservation and Usage |
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Why are we being asked to conserve water?
Below-average rainfall and low snowmelt runoff, combined with pumping restrictions imposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service led Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to declare a statewide drought in June 2008. San Diego County is a semi-arid region dependent on imported water supplies.
OMWD receives up to 40 percent of its water supply from the State Water Project, but these supplies may be cut back. Water transfer restrictions have been placed on the Sacramento-San Joaquin Bay-Delta pumps on the State Water Project pipelines that provide water to most of southern California.
These restrictions were put in place by U.S. Fish and Wildlife in January 2009 to protect fish species in the Delta and could prevent delivery of up to 30 percent of the water normally delivered by the State Water Project. This water delivery restriction is likely to remain in place for several years.
Am I required to conserve water?
Yes. Currently OMWD is at Level 2 Drought Alert, which calls for mandatory water use restrictions that will conserve water throughout the OMWD service area.
Board Declares Drought Level 2 Alert Below-average rainfall, low snowmelt runoff and possible restrictions on water deliveries from northern California mean one thing: water conservation is critical. The quickest and least expensive way to reduce overall demand and safeguard the water supply to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public is through conservation. The District strongly encourages its residential customers to increase their water conservation efforts. See Drought Ordinance Basics for details.
What happens if I don't comply with mandatory conservation measures?
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 13:45 |