Drought and Smart Meters
Climate Action and Environmental Committee
March 15, 2022
Driest Jan and Feb on Record
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Long Beach Water Supplies
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• Water Resources Plan prioritizes:
• Local groundwater supply
development
• Increased use of recycled water
• Continued improvements in water
efficiency
Groundwater,
55%
Recycled
Water,
10%
Imported Water,
35%
Water Conservation
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• Long Beach residents and
businesses embrace water
efficiency as a way of life
• Water only on Tuesdays and
Saturdays in the winter
• Water only up to 10 minutes
per station per watering day
• Water only before 9am or
after 4pm
Rebates and Incentives
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• Smart sprinkler
controller rebate
• Direct installation for
multifamily
• Lawn-to-Garden
Smart Meters
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Advanced Metering Infrastructure
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• Smart meter installations
completed Feb 2021
• Automatic leak notifications
Smart Meter Portal
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Water use
details
Notifications
Leak tutorial
Link to rebates
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