2022 Drought Actions
Stockton City Council
July 12, 2022
Agenda Item 15.3
City of Stockton Water Service Areas
North Stockton and South Stockton are served by City of Stockton Municipal Utilities Department (COSMUD) Central Stockton area is served by California Water Service Company 2 Water Supplies:
San Joaquin River
Woodbridge Irrigation District
Stockton East Water District
Groundwater Wells
State of California Drought Actions
2021 Drought Actions
4/21/21 - State of Emergency declared for the Russian River 5/10/21 - Expanded State of Emergency to additional counties 7/8/21 - Expanded State of Emergency to additional counties & voluntary water use reduction of 15% 2022 Drought Actions
3/28/22 - Executive order requiring mandatory 20% reduction 5/27/22 - State Water Resources Control Board emergency regulation requiring 20% reduction 3 Water Use Trends in Stockton Water Service Area
Decrease in Per Capita Water Use
Water Resource Planning
Water Master Plan
Capital improvement planning
Water Rate Study
No drought recovery charge needed at this time
Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
Planning tool to ensure adequate availability and reliability of water supplies to meet current and projected future demands Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP)
City’s plan for preparing for and responding to water shortages Stage 6 added to address supply shortage of greater than 50% Stockton Municipal Code (SMC Chapters 13.28 and 13.32)
to be updated
5 Water Conservation & Education
Water Wasters
State Water Resources Control Board website reporting
MUD Water Division phone reporting, Ask Stockton & WaterFacts email MUD field staff
Public outreach is a key component
Door hangers
Social media
Community and school events
Water conservation dedicated webpage: www.stocktonca.gov/savewater DWTP Tours & Demonstration Garden
6 Current Water Conservation Measures
Stage 1 Water Shortage Emergency
The following are prohibited:
Outdoor watering between 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hosing off sidewalks, driveways and other hardscapes
Washing cars or boats with hoses not equipped with shut-off nozzles Using non-recirculating water in fountains or other water features Watering lawns causing runoff or within 48 hours of measurable precipitation Draining and/or refilling existing swimming pools from June 1st - October 1st (except for public health & safety) 7 New Water Conservation Measures
Mandatory Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency
Required 20% reduction of potable water use for:
Residential
Multi-Family Residential
Non-Residential
Commercial/Industrial Process-Water
20% reduction does not apply to reclaimed or recycled water use Prohibited watering of Commercial, Industrial, & Institutional non-functional turf Defined as turf that is solely ornamental & not used for human recreational purposes, civic, or community events Watering of trees & perennial non-turf plantings allowed Does not include sports fields or parks
Use of reclaimed & recycled water permitted
8 New Water Conservation Measures
Permitted Watering Days
Even addresses – Wednesday & Sunday
Addresses ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8
Odd addresses – Tuesday & Saturday
Addresses ending in 1, 3 , 5 , 7, 9
No number – Wednesday & Sunday
Parcels without designed street number
No outdoor watering on Monday, Thursday, or Friday
Prohibited Watering Hours
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Violations of SMC 13.28 & 13.32
Possible fine of $100 for second violation
per day
9 Public Outreach & Education
10 Drought Actions
Stockton Municipal Code (SMC) changes to meet the State Water Resources Control Board’s emergency mandatory conservation measures:
Water Shortage Emergency ordinance:
SMC section 13.28.020
SMC section 13.28.035
SMC section 13.32.040
SMC section 13.32.060
Stage 2 Water Shortage Emergency declaration for 20% mandatory potable water use reduction Water shortage emergency shall remain in full force and effect until the City Council finds that a water shortage emergency no longer exists 11 Recommendation
Adopt changes to SMC 13.28 & 13.32 and approve resolution to declare a Stage 2 Water Emergency 12