California is experiencing three consecutive years of severe
drought conditions, the driest period on record. With these
conditions likely to continue, Governor Newsom’s
Administration announced that
without action extreme weather could diminish California’s
water supply by up to 10% by 2040.
Today, the State of California requires all urban water
suppliers, including Golden State Water Company, to implement
Level 2 of their Conservation Plans (Schedule 14.1). A drought
webpage has been developed to keep customers informed of water
restrictions their service area and water saving tips that can
help them navigate this drought event.
Governor Newsom Extends Drought Emergency Statewide
On October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom issued a
proclamation extending the drought emergency statewide and
further urging Californians to step up their water
conservation efforts as the western U.S. faces ongoing drought
conditions.
On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom
signed Executive Order N-7-22 calling for the State
Water Resources Control Board to adopt emergency regulations.
On April 26, 2022, Metropolitan Water District of Southern
California (MWD) declared a water shortage emergency and
limits outdoor watering to one day per week for MWD SWP-dependent
areas.
On May 24, 2022, the State Water Resources Control Board adopted
emergency regulations to prohibit Commercial, Industrial and
Institutional customers from watering of ”non-functional
turf,” or mowed grass that is only for ornamental use, and
require all urban water suppliers to implement Stage 2 of their
Conservation Plans.
By June 26, 2022, all Golden State Water Company service areas
were in Stage 2 mandatory conservation.
Map Released: April 21, 2022
View details on US
Drought Monitor
The U.S. Drought Monitor is jointly produced by the National
Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln,
the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Map courtesy of
NDMC.
State Restrictions
- Avoid watering outdoor landscapes in a way that causes runoff
onto adjacent property, non-irrigated areas, private and public
walk ways, roadways, parking lots or structures.
- Avoid washing a vehicle with a hose without a shutoff nozzle
or other devise that will immediately stop the flow of water when
not in use.
- Avoid using drinking water to wash driveways and sidewalks.
- Avoid using drinking water in a fountain or other decorative
water feature, except where the water is re-circulated.
- Customers are not allowed to irrigate turf or ornamental
landscapes during and 48 hours following measurable
precipitation.
- Restaurants and other food service establishments can only
serve water to customers on request.
- Hotel and motels must provide guests with the option of not
having towels and linens laundered daily.
How You Can Help
Golden State Water customers did a tremendous job reducing water
use during the last drought, and most have continued those
water-efficient practices and made conservation a way of life. We
must all work together to help protect valuable local and state
water supplies.
Visit our Conservation
webpage to learn more about rebates, resources and tips
to help customers save water and improve their water-use
efficiency. Additional water-saving tips and resources are
available through the Save Our Water Program.
Golden State Water will provide additional drought-related
updates with customers as developments and conditions warrant.
Customers are encouraged to follow @GoldenStateH2O on Twitter and Facebook for
real-time information about the drought and local water
service.