THE SMART IRRIGATION NETWORK
Sacramento - California embarks on a new water year tomorrow
(October 1) with concerns about a fourth consecutive year of
drought, serious water shortages and uncertain weather ahead.
The 2009-10 water year runs from October 1, 2009 to September
30, 2010.
As of September 1, statewide precipitation was at 85 percent for the year. Water Year 2007-08 was even drier, resulting in only 63 percent of average annual precipitation. Water Year 2008-09 was slightly better, bringing 72 percent of average annual precipitation.
As of September 1, statewide precipitation was at 85 percent for the year. Water Year 2007-08 was even drier, resulting in only 63 percent of average annual precipitation. Water Year 2008-09 was slightly better, bringing 72 percent of average annual precipitation.
Details, Facts & Figures
Source: CA Department of Water Resources
Source: CA Department of Water Resources
Statewide reservoir storage as of today is at 70 percent of
average for this time of year, with individual key reservoirs
much lower. Eight of the state’s 12 major reservoirs are at
50 percent of capacity or below. San Luis Reservoir is in the
worst shape, at just 21 percent of capacity.
In comparison, the state ended the 2005-06 water year with 123 percent of average reservoir storage.
Runoff was also down this year. As of September 1, statewide runoff was at 65 percent of average with both the Sacramento and San Joaquin River regions being classified as “dry,” the second driest of five classification levels.
There are 67 local water agencies that have mandated water conservation and 56 agencies that are urging voluntary conservation. More information can be found at ACWA’s drought Web site, www.acwa.com/issues/cadrought.
State drought emergencies have been declared in Fresno, Mendocino, Humboldt and Kings counties. Last week, the federal government declared drought emergencies in 50 of California’s 58 counties.
California water and agricultural officials are working closely with officials in Australia on drought and water management issues. Australia is experiencing its eighth year of drought and California officials are studying that country’s response to long-term drought to help prepare for the worst in California.
In comparison, the state ended the 2005-06 water year with 123 percent of average reservoir storage.
Runoff was also down this year. As of September 1, statewide runoff was at 65 percent of average with both the Sacramento and San Joaquin River regions being classified as “dry,” the second driest of five classification levels.
There are 67 local water agencies that have mandated water conservation and 56 agencies that are urging voluntary conservation. More information can be found at ACWA’s drought Web site, www.acwa.com/issues/cadrought.
State drought emergencies have been declared in Fresno, Mendocino, Humboldt and Kings counties. Last week, the federal government declared drought emergencies in 50 of California’s 58 counties.
California water and agricultural officials are working closely with officials in Australia on drought and water management issues. Australia is experiencing its eighth year of drought and California officials are studying that country’s response to long-term drought to help prepare for the worst in California.
In an effort to respond to deepening water crisis, water
agencies and municipalities are taking aggressive steps
to reduce water consumption through:
- Landscape water rationing and restrictions
- Increased water costs
- Greater penalties for run-off and excessive usage
- LADWP seeks 15% reduction in water consumption
- Summer water rationing in Silicon Valley
- Water usage restriction implemented in Florida
- Large water users reduce usage due to increased costs
- Increased water costs
- Greater penalties for run-off and excessive usage
- LADWP seeks 15% reduction in water consumption
- Summer water rationing in Silicon Valley
- Water usage restriction implemented in Florida
- Large water users reduce usage due to increased costs
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