urban stakeholder committee julie saare-edmonds may 27, 2015 dwr, urban water use efficiency unit
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Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
Expedited Revisions Relevant to the Drought Executive Order
Urban Stakeholder CommitteeJulie Saare-Edmonds May 27, 2015DWR, Urban Water Use Efficiency Unit
Executive Order B-29-15Directive # 11State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
The Department shall update the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance through expedited regulation. This updated Ordinance shall increase water efficiency standards for new and existing landscapes through more efficient irrigation systems, greywater usage, onsite storm water capture, and by limiting the portion of landscapes that can be covered in turf…
Directive # 11, cont.State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
…It will also require reporting on the implementation and enforcement of local ordinances, with required reports due by December 31, 2015. The Department shall provide information on local compliance to the Water Board, which shall consider adopting regulations or taking appropriate enforcement actions to promote compliance. The Department shall provide technical assistance and give priority in grant funding to public agencies for actions necessary to comply with local ordinances.
Receive input from stakeholders through May
Draft model ordinance mid-June
Public draft release June 12
Public meetings -southern California June 16 -northern California June 19
Adopt model ordinance mid-July
schedule
Stakeholder webinar/listening sessions
• IA/ASIC• CLCA• ASLA• APLD• BIA• CUWCC Landscape Committee• City, County, Water Suppliers
Reporting Requirements for Local Agencies
USC discussion
What we have heard so far:
Lack of enforcementInconsistent enforcementUnqualified staff at local agenciesHigh turnoverShould be inspected by building officialsThird party irrigation audits
Efficient Irrigation Systems
What we have heard so far:
Limit application rate, know infiltration rateRun times (drip) and multiple runtimes, SensorsMaster valvesPressure regulationFlow SensorsHydrometersLower ETAFMore emphasis on soils
Graywater Systems
What we have heard so far:
Don’t require use of graywaterResearch with Art Ludwig and Brad Lancaster sourcesAppropriate products (soaps and detergents)Concern over salts and pHEncourage double plumbing of new buildingsReinforce plumbing code requirements on local agencies
Stormwater Capture
What we have heard so far:
Dry stream bedsDrywellsLiving soils, compost and mulchSometimes esthetically unappealingCostsFavor bio-retentionBioswalesDon’t require raingardens
Limiting Turf
Have we have heard so far
Warm season onlyBackyards, sports fields onlyAvoid invasive plants in shrubs bedsSome supply issues for short term, contract growing for long termTurf growers are hard hit by drought
CalGreen
Hearing Friday 5/29 1:00PM-400 R StreetEmergency Update of Cal Green Outdoor Water Use Standards
BSCHCDDSAOSHPD
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Contacts: Peter Brostrom [email protected] Lake [email protected] Saare-Edmonds [email protected]