On July 8, 2021, in response to a worsening statewide drought, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-10-21 and called upon Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15% compared with 2020 in order to preserve available water supplies and reserves. Although IRWD was not experiencing a shortage, on September 27, 2021, IRWD’s Board declared a Level 2 Shortage, to assist in meeting the Governor’s call for a 15% reduction. IRWD successfully implemented all the basic measures identified in Level 1 and additional Level 2 response actions including expanded outreach and targeted conservation programs. Following a very wet winter and significant snowpack accumulation, on March 2023, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-5-23 easing the drought restrictions. On April 10, 2023, IRWD’s Board rescinded the Level 2 Shortage. Permanent restrictions to prohibit water waste remain in effect.
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IRWD – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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