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Pasadena Water and Power

Water Supply Emergency andLevel 1 Water Shortage Plan

City CouncilItem 17

July 28, 2014


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

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CA “Historic” Drought

• 2013 - Driest Calendar Year On Record• Final Snow Survey (5/1/2014) 18% of

Normal

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Folsom Lake at 17% of capacity

Lake Mead at Historic Lows


PWP Water Use

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UEA

Base

Year

FY05

FY06

FY07

FY08

FY09

FY10

FY11

FY12

FY13

FY14

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

Actual Water Demand and Conservation Goals(Acre-Feet per Year)

Actual/ Forecast DemandBase Year (207 gcpd)10% Goal (186 gcpd)20% Goal (165 gpcd)

165 GPCD

182GPCD


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

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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

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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

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Level 1 Measures

• All Permanent Prohibitions Apply• Limits on Watering Days

• Obligation to Fix Leaks within 72 hours

Season

Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun

Summer(4/1-10/31)

X X X X

Winter(11/1-3/30) X Pic

k 1 X Pick 1 X Pic

k 1 X


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

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Water Shortage Plan Levels

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4

Watering Days Per Week

3 summer 1 winter

2 summer1 winter

1 summer1 winter

No watering or irrigating

Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks or

Malfunctions

72 hours after

notification

48 hours after

notification

36 hours after

notification

24 hours after notification

AdditionalProhibitions

N/AFilling

ornamental lakes/ponds

Filling ornamental lakes/ponds

Filling ornamental lakes, ponds, residential

pools and spas;

No new potable water services


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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!


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

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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


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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


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Penalty Schedule

Violation All Residential Accounts or

Meters Less Than 1-1/2”

Non-ResidentialMeters 1-1/2”

or Larger

First Written Notice Written NoticeSecond $100 $200

Third $200 $400Fourth $350 $700

Fifth and subsequent $500 $1,000


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

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Fiscal Impact ($millions)

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Budget Item10% Sales Reduction

20% Sales Reduction

Water Commodity Revenues

($3 to 3.6) ($6.1 to 7.3)

Water CIC Revenues

($0.84) ($1.7)

Water Cost Reduction

$2.9 $5.8

Net Income ($1 to 1.6) ($2 to 3.2)

UUT Reduction $0.3 to 0.35 $0.6 to 0.7


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Action Items

1. CEQA Exemption2. Determine Water Shortage Exists3. Establish 20% Conservation Target:

> Consistent with statewide policy objectives4. Level 1 Water Shortage Measures

> Implements 3/day week watering limitations5. Proclamation


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

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PWP Service Population

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State Regulation vs PWP

State Water Board Emergency Regulations

Pasadena Water Waste Prohibitions and Water

Supply Shortage Plans (PMC 13.10)

Measures apply statewide Applies to water served by PWP

Four mandatory waste prohibitions Landscape irrigation that

causes runoff to streets and gutters

Washing a motor vehicle using a hose without a shut-off nozzle

Direct application of water to wash and hard surface, such as sidewalks and driveways

Using drinkable water in a decorative fountain unless it recirculates the water

PMC 13.10.032 details thirteen mandatory, permanent water waste prohibitions The four state measures are included, plus nine additional permanent water waste prohibitions

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