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HomeMy WebLinkAboutState Water Resources Control Board Emergency Regulations - 1 a t_N t sy t 12 r z � ,c 9 r til - 71 Ak Jim 40 r aMl 41 s M� r E Ys �, take Owq� 110 ,f�l�` 5/18/2015 MEN tv N1"'gi haWr s y xe a «f y Huntington Beach Water Sources � m Imported Water zs� (MWD) x- is Local Groundwater 52,400 Service Connections Population: 199,088 2013/14 Production— 28,200 Acre Feet(AF) 1 AF=326,000 gallons 3 5/18/2015 Governor's Executive orders • January 17, 2014 Governor declares a statewide drought emergency. • April 25, 2014 — Governor's Executive Order called on Californians and businesses to take actions to avoid wasting water. • April 1, 2015 — Governor directs the State Water Resource Control Board to implement mandatory water reductions in urban areas to reduce potable urban water use by 25% statewide. State Water Resources Control Board • The State Water Resources Control Board adopted the Emergency Conservation Resolution and Regulation No.2015-0032 on May 5,2015. • To reduce urban potable water use by 25 percent statewide,the regulation adopted by the Board,places each urban water supplier into one of eight tiers ranging between 4 percent and 36 percent. • The City of Huntington Beach,whose average July-September 2014 R-GPCD was between 95 or more but less than 110,is required to reduce its total potable water usage production by 20 percent for each month as compared to the amount used in the same month in 2013. • The State Water Board calls upon water suppliers to: ➢ Impose restrictions on outdoor irrigation; ➢ Notify customers about leaks that are within the customer's control; ➢ Report on water use monthly;and ➢ Report on compliance and enforcement • The State Water board has a variety of tools available to enforce its regulations including warning letters,Cease and Desist Orders,and assessment of Civil Liabilities of up to$10,000 for each day of non-compliance. s 4 5/18/2015 Water Usage By Sector Fiscal Year 2013-14 1% 2% ■Residential OCommercial M Industrial ®CII Irrigation ®City Facilities a City Irrigation 9 Emergency Regulation Impacts to Huntington Beach • Prohibits the irrigation of turf on public street medians with potable water. • Prohibits automated irrigation during and within 48 hours following measurable precipitation. • Recommends all cities adopt two day a week watering schedule. 10 5 5/18/2015 City of Huntington Beach Permanent Water Conservation Requirements • No irrigation between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. • No more than 15 minutes per irrigation station. • No excessive water flow or runoff. • Washing of vehicles requires hand-held bucket or an auto shut-off nozzle. • Washing down hard surfaces is prohibited. • Water fountains or decorative water features are required to use recirculation systems. • Restaurants are to serve drinking water only upon request. • Commercial lodging establishments must provide guests the option to decline daily linen services. • No installation of non-recirculating water systems in commercial car wash and laundry systems. Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Adopted by City Council September 1. 2014 • All plumbing system leaks must be repaired within 72 hours. • Use of automated irrigation systems is limited to three (3) days per week in April through October, and two (2) days per week in November through March. 12 6 5/18/2015 Level 2 Water Supply Shortage • All plumbing system leaks must be repaired within 48 hours. • Use of automated irrigation systems is limited to two (2) days per week in April through October, and one (1) day per week in November through March. • Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life. • Re-filling of more than one foot and initial filling of residential swimming pools or outdoor spas with potable water is prohibited. 13 Proposed City Actions • Implement Level 2 Water Supply Shortage. • Update City's Water Management Program to comply with State Regulations, including staff recommendations: ❖ Prohibit automated irrigation during and 48 hours following measurable precipitation. ****Reduce irrigation from no more than 15 minutes to no more than 10 minutes per station. ❖Staff understands from resident feedback that allowing pools to fall below a certain level can cause mechanical issues that affect water quality.The changes to the ordinance provide an incentive to customers to fix pool leaks that lead to water loss while allowing healthy pools to function. 14 7 5/18/2015 Proposed City Actions — Cont'd • Remove selected non-recreational turf at City Facilities: City Hall —installation of demonstration garden with focus.on drought tolerant options. • Fire Stations—installation of artificial turf. • Considering placing selected City turf on "life support". • Main Street Median—irrigate using recycled water until July 41h • Continue to improve City's irrigation systems by installing weather-based controllers in medians. Installation completed at all City parks and the medians located on Goldenwest and Warner Ave. 16 City Hall Turf Removal v ryn 1 I I _ Y 16 8 5/18/2015 Nii ON MM "'�f "'yet - - r10 " �L'H'IS 1 01O f lft[M s � MINOR � � URR Enforcement • Step 1 — Education with door hangers, bill inserts, neighborhood signage • Step 2 —Verbal contact via visit or phone call • Step 3 — Warning letter © Step 4 - Issue Administrative Citation ➢ First violation -$125 fine ➢Second violation -$250 fine ➢Third violation -$600 fine 18 _ 9 5/18/2015 Signage To Be Placed At Neighborhood Entrances K��, "�y}� a. Ar r City of Huntington` Beach Automated Watering Allowed Only on Mondays and Fridays $ 1..� r";y w._-.: 'u^ .:--- .,...-„x ..tea;..;._ .._`•: F-� ,:- �` 19 Residential/Commercial Rebates: www.ocwatersmart.com • Turf Removal • Toilets - $100 • Smart Timer Irrigation • Urinals - $200 Controllers— up to $380 • Soil Moisture Sensor or $25 per station System - $25 per station • Irrigation nozzles - $4 ea. • Rain Barrels - $75 • Air-Cooled Ice Machines - $ 1,000 20 10 5/18/2015 Questions? 21 Pools vs. Landscape By the numbers: Pools vs.landscape. A 500-square-foot pool takes nearly 20,000 gallons to fill but uses less water each year than the 1,000 square feet o'lawn it typically replaces.A covered pool can use less than 5,000gallons a year,competitivewith drought-tolerant landscaping in the long term. GALLON50f WATER USED l2[I}�O gillnRs Lawn o—loso;� Pool without cover 80,00096,575 � r 60;�OG Drought-tolerant landscaping 40,000 6,725 Pool with cover 20,00c - - — —42.053 Yearo Yearl YeaQ Year3 Year4 Years Source:Santa Margarita Water District BAY AREA NEVIS GROUP 22 11 5/18/2015 Pool Permits # Issued Revenue Collected 2014 154 $117,762.24 As of 5/5/15 52 $40,936.01 23 Level 2 Proposed Irrigation Schedule • April through October: Mondays and Fridays only • November through March: Mondays only 24 12 i 5/18/2015 Huntington Beach Rebate Participation Cumulative Cumulative Water Savings Total All across all Fiscal Rebate FY 08/09 FY 09/10 FY 10/11 FY 11/12 FY 12/13 FY 13/14 FY 14/15 Fiscal Years Years(AF) High Efficiency Clothes Washers 751 211 963 582 334 295 231 7753 1429.06 High Efficiency Toilets 607 159 76 0 0 163 1021 2100 320.85 Smart Timers 14 33 42 19 51 55 14 228 548.32 Rotating Noules 3764 828 458 270 120 1631 10726 727.43 Commercial Plumbing Fixtures 104 126 96 156 104 144 3 1526 1213 Turf Removal Sq.Ft. 4452 76468 21656 20642 170746 293964 125.87 Total Gallons Water Saved 1,422,186,465 25 13