Severe Water Supply Shortage
Montclair City Council
May 16, 2022
State of Emergency Declared for
California’s 58 Counties
May 16, 2022 Montclair City Council
Water Supply Shortage
Groundwater Local Supplies Imported Water
May 16, 2022 Montclair City Council Meeting
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Conservation has become a
California Way of Life for MVWD
customers, with per capita water
use down about 40%.
Restaurants serve
water only upon
request
Use shutoff nozzles
to wash vehicles
Irrigate on T/TH/Sat
8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
No excessive
run-off
No watering 24
hours after rain
Repair leaks within 7
days of discovery
No hosing down
pavement or
buildings
Water Use Requirements
Hotels provide
option not to
launder linen daily
Fire hydrant use
restricted to fire
fighting only
Wholesale deliveries
to Chino Hills reduced
15%
May 16, 2022 Montclair City Council Meeting
Enhanced
Conservation
Programs &
Communications:
Implement new program that offers
solutions to identify and repair leaks
Use existing communications tools and
methods.
Deploy high visibility messaging
throughout the service area.
Enhance existing water use efficiency
programs
May 16, 2022 Montclair City Council Meeting
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We must CONSERVE NOW!
Customers need to SIGNIFICANTLY
reduce their water use
or risk further water restrictions.
Spreading the Word
Newspaper Ads Direct Mail /
Program Outreach
Bill Insert
May 16, 2022 Montclair City Council Meeting
QUESTIONS?
May 16, 2022 Montclair City Council Meeting