North Coast County Water District Board, drought conditions update

Pacifica Tribune, 7/15/14.  "NCCWD July board meeting."

In our city, the continued goal is 10%+ water reduction

The July special board meeting was held on July 9. The board began with an update on drought conditions. SFPUC, at this time, will not impose mandatory water rationing. Pacificans will be encouraged to continue efforts to conserve to reach the desired 10% reduction goal. The Board appointed General Manager Cari Lemke as the District's representative to the Wholesale Customer Settlement Committee at BAWSCA.

----  Directors Piccolotti and De Jarnatt reported on the Drought Preparedness Committee meeting that was held on June 25 that discussed continued efforts to reach our 10 percent conservation reduction goal and what actions the District may have to take if mandatory rationing is put in place.

Remember -- Conserve water wherever you can! Please come to our office to request your free water conservation devices.  Read More.

Reference -  North Coast County Water District (NCCWD), "Conservation tips". "Indoor:  Turn off the faucet when brushing teeth or washing your hands. Take shorter showers. Each minute you cut saves 2.5 gallons. Replace your old toilet with an ultra low-flow toilet. Install faucet aerators on your kitchen and bathroom faucets. Replace your clothes washer with a high efficiency washer. Only wash full loads of dishes in the dishwasher.  Outdoor: Use a broom to clean sidewalks and driveways instead of using a hose. Water only what your plants need. Water your lawn only at night or very early in the morning. Plant drought tolerant and native plants. Stop leaks. To check for leaks turn off all water taps inside and outside your home. If the meter dial is moving, you may have a leak. ....

Free NCCWD conservation tools. "We've put together a great conservation program to teach our customers how to save water and save money."  List includes:  bathroom faucet aerator, kitchen faucet aerator, shower head, shower timer, toilet dye tablets (check for leaks), automatic shut-off nozzle, sprinkler/rain gauge. "Please stop by the District to get your free water conservation tools. ....To request any of these items or for more information, please call us at (650) 355-3462."

Note photograph from Getty Images by Robyn Beck, NBC News, 2/14/14.

Posted by Kathy Meeh