Governor Mandates 25% Water Reduction

(Photo Courtesy: BeWaterWise.com) California Friendly® Gardens – Every bit as beautiful, not nearly as thirsty.

(Photo Courtesy: BeWaterWise.com)
California Friendly® Gardens – Every bit as beautiful, not nearly as thirsty.

Staff Reports

Jurupa Valley – With continuing drought conditions and following the lowest snowpack ever recorded, Governor Jerry Brown, in an executive order, has directed the California State Water Resources Control Board (the State) to mandate a 25% water reduction for all urban water usage through Feb. 28, 2016.

Jurupa Community Services District (JCSD) is evaluating the State’s additional emergency drought restrictions to determine its impact on our service area and the community. JCSD is currently in Level 2 (Drought Caution) of its Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and is evaluating if amendments to the plan are necessary to meet the State’s mandates and to help increase water efficiency.

JCSD continues to offer conservation programs and rebates in partnership with Western Municipal Water District.

Surviving our drought and meeting the State’s mandates requires all Californians to make small changes in indoor water usage habits and significant changes to their outdoor watering practices.

If you would like to learn more about water conservation, rebate resources, and ways to increase your water-use efficiency, visit the following websites:

  • jcsd.us/Conservation. Updated drought regulations will also be posted on JCSD’s website on a regular basis.
  • iEfficient.com is a collaborative conservation effort developed by water agencies and cities throughout the Inland Empire, including JCSD.
  • SaveOurWater.com is a partnership between the Association of California Water Agencies and the California Department of Water Resources.
  • BeWaterWise.com offers tips from Metropolitan Water District.
  • WesternTurfReplacement.com is a program that pays a rebate incentive of $2 per square foot of area that is replaced with water-friendly landscaping.
  • SoCalWaterSmart.com provides a listing of all the rebates that are available to JCSD customers and most water customers in Southern California.
  • CNPS.orgThe California Native Plant Society provides information on native plants including care, irrigation, and maintenance.