Water Supply and
Conservation Update
City Council Meeting
October 18, 2022
Water Sources
2 Drought
3 • State Water Project
• Driest three years on record
• Colorado River
• Long-term deficit
Watering Restrictions
4 Water Supply & Demand
5 • Total water use is
going down
• Decreased reliance
on imported water
• Reduced energy
footprint for water
Local Supply Development
6 • Groundwater access
• Recycled water
• Local partnerships
WaterSmart
7 Register for portal at:
lbwater.org/watersmart
• Learn about your water use
• Get help finding/fixing leaks
• Sign up for proactive alerts
Conservation Programs: Outdoor
8 Partnership with Energy Resources and
Southern California Edison
to retrofit homes with efficient:
• Toilets, showerheads, faucet aerators
• Clothes washers and dryers
• Hot water tanks
• Smart thermostats
Conservation Programs: Indoor
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