CONSERVATION CORNER

THANKS TO THE VALLEY
FOR CONSERVING WATER & FIRE WRAP-UP

Thanks to the valley's water conservation effort this past year, we made it through the summer's peak water demand period without any problems. Thus, congratulations are in order for all those that contributed towards this campaign! Keep in mind that many wells still have very low water levels and without substantial rain and snow this winter, water conservation will be critical next summer.

Thank goodness we were spared by the recent wildfire! One of the byproducts of conserving water this past summer was that we entered the fire emergency with full reservoirs throughout the valley. Had this water been needed for fighting fire, it was available. To help ensure an adequate water supply during the emergency a number of CSD and DWP employees stayed behind to provide emergency services and support tasks for the fire crews. We want to recognize and thank those that participated in this emergency duty.

Finally, a helpful planning hint for staging garden hoses for fighting future wildfires. Do not open the faucet before you leave. Due to the below-freezing temperatures during the evacuation, many hoses froze rendering them useless for fire suppression. Additionally, frozen hoses led to numerous hose and pipe leaks causing expensive repairs, a number of emergency shut-off requests, and water waste which could have seriously hampered emergency efforts had the fire reached the valley. Let the fire-fighters turn on hoses if and when they need them. Thanks to everyone for their cooperative evacuation and thoughtful preparation during the recent fires.

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