3.3 Stages of Action by Level • The levels of shortage are declared at the discretion of IRWD’s Board depending on the assessment of the available water supplies and demands. As part of the declaration, the Board will implement specific demand management measures. Table 3-4 provides the levels of shortage that may be declared, and a combination of the potential strategies that are likely to be sufficient to achieve the necessary demand reductions according to the severity and duration of the shortage. It is at the Board’s discretion to use a combination of water shortage measures in a way it deems most appropriate. A draft Board resolution for the declaration of a specified shortage level is included as Exhibit A . Table 3-4: Shortage Levels and Response Actions Considered
Shortage Level
Estimated Savings
Response Type
Supply Shortage Response Actions Considered
Increase outreach efforts, targeting over-budget customers, and expand leak alert program Expand residential survey program, large landscape survey program, outdoor education programs and workshops, and establish water waste reporting “hotline” Review of water budgets and potential adjustments to target discretionary outdoor uses for residential and landscape customers Discourage filling of fountains, pools, and water features and other discretionary uses Conduct evaluation on operational measures to reduce potable water use and expand the authorized use of recycled water Increase rebate amounts, targeted outreach, and employee training at high use businesses, implement a public outreach campaign and work with public sector on raising public awareness and demonstrating reduced usage at public sites Review of residential and landscape water budgets and target potential adjustments to limit residential and landscape customers to efficient irrigation of low drought tolerant landscaping Implement direct install programs to retrofit inefficient devices and landscape equipment Review commercial, industrial, and public authority water budgets and consider adjustments to maximize potential savings while minimizing economic impacts Limiting or modifying specific municipal uses such as hydrant flushing, street cleaning, and water ‐ based recreation Implement pay to save incentive programs for industrial customers
Level 1
Voluntary
10%
Voluntary
Rate Based
Level 2
11% - 20%
End Use Prohibitions Operational Measures
Voluntary
Level 3
21% - 30%
Rate Based
Voluntary
Rate Based
Level 4
31% - 40%
End Use Prohibitions
Level 5
Voluntary
41% - 50%
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IRWD – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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