When an anticipated shortage meets the criteria for Levels 1-6 of the WSCP, shortage response actions will be taken as described in the most recently adopted WSCP. If a shortage is anticipated, supplies may be supplemented from emergency storage in IRWD’s Water Bank Program. Step 7: Initiate Shortage Response Actions (SHORTAGE CONDITION ONLY) In the case that additional available supplies (emergency water banking supplies) do not meet the projected unconstrained demand for both the upcoming year and single subsequent dry year, IRWD would prepare a recommendation to implement response actions from the WSCP at the appropriate level. This recommendation would be reviewed and considered by IRWD’s Water Resources Policy and Communications (WRP) Committee. If the WRP Committee concurs, the recommendation would be considered by IRWD’s Board at a meeting immediately following the WRP Committee meeting. WRP Committee and Board meetings are scheduled monthly. Special Committee and Board meetings can be scheduled should the shortage necessitate more urgent action. See Sections 3, 4, and 5 below. Review of Decision-Making Process The CWC requirements stress the importance of a written decision-making process for completing the AWSDA. As stated in the preceding sections, IRWD conducts the AWSDA as described by the AWSDA methods including calculating customer demand projections for a single year and subsequent dry year. IRWD adjusts the projected demands based on the methods described for weather, growth, and capacity changes. Supplies are also estimated based on coordination efforts with wholesalers, water patterns, groundwater managers, and IRWD facility operators. When the AWSDA indicates a possible shortage in supplies, IRWD Senior Staff work with the General Manager (GM) to prepare a recommendation to implement the WSCP. The staff recommendation is brought before IRWD’s WRP Committee for consideration of approval. The recommendation is then brought before the IRWD Board to consider adoption of a resolution declaring a water shortage. Pending Board approval, IRWD will carry out the designated WSCP response actions for each appropriate level. This process is depicted in Figure 2-1 below.
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IRWD – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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