WATER TOPICS

NOTES FROM THE TRT & BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

The DWP Technical Review Team (TRT) meets each spring and fall to review, among other things, well pumping capacity and water levels in wells to make objective, science-based evaluations of the status of DWP's water supply. From these evaluations, they formulate recommendations to the Board of Commissioners, so the Board can make well-informed decisions about supplying water to the community. Here is a summary of the TRT's most recent findings and actions taken by the DWP Board at the April 26th meeting.

Findings:

1. With some exceptions, water levels are expected to return to pre-drought levels, over the next several months.
   
   
2. While DWP's ability to produce water has improved, compared to this time last year, it is prudent to continue to conserve and promote increased water-use efficiency to allow for additional recovery of our ground water reserves.
   
   
3. Although there appears to be some aquifer response in Lake William, it has been limited. Therefore, there is considerable concern for this portion of the DWP service area and the DWP will continue to explore long-term water supply solutions for these customers.

Actions taken by the DWP Board of Commissioners:

1. Water Shortage Emergency Conservation Stage II regulations remain in effect throughout the valley, including "no new turf" installations.
   
   
2. The number of new connections will remain at 160 per year.
   
   
3. New connections will remain limited to 4 per year in Lake William.

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