Fall 2023
Western water news, info and tips
WESTERN WATER PRIORITIZING WATER FOR ALL INCREASING LOCAL SUPPLY, ADVOCATING FOR STATE SOLUTIONS As our state enjoys an uptick in rainfall, Western Municipal Water District’s (Western Water) mission persists, recognizing that a single wet season won’t solve California’s water challenges. Western Water works daily to secure the community’s access to reliable water supplies, regardless of the weather. Arlington Desalter California’s water system struggles with unpredictable climate patterns, ranging from extremely wet to distressingly dry periods. To address this, Western Water is leading an effort to unite NURTURING NATURE’S BEST California’s water stakeholders, setting water supply targets Partnering with Master Gardeners for and improving water management. Through collaborative sustainable landscaping efforts, the coalition effectively defined the water supply In collaboration with the University of California’s crisis as a pressing issue requiring immediate action from Master Gardener Program, we are offering free the State. monthly workshops on gardening, sustainable Western Water is also involved in a groundbreaking landscapes and effective outdoor water usage. partnership to construct recharge ponds and extraction Learn more about upcoming monthly sessions at wells to purchase surplus water imported in wet WesternWaterCA.gov/MasterGardener. years via the State Water Project and store it in six groundwater basins within the Santa Ana Watershed. Join us for the next workshop on In parallel, Western Water invests in innovative Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. infrastructure, including groundwater wells, treatment, and conveyance facilities. Our Arlington Desalter uses reverse osmosis to turn REDUCE YOUR WATER USE groundwater into more than 6 million gallons of How to stay within your winter water budget drinkable water per day — combined with the The season is changing, and so will your water budget! Chino Desalter, these two facilities supply As summer comes to an end, plants and grass go dormant, nearly 30 million gallons of additional local needing less water to stay alive throughout the fall and winter water to the community. months. As a result, your outdoor water budget will decrease. These strategies are crucial in increasing Here are some ways to reduce your outdoor water usage: stored water during wet years to alleviate • Tap into Western Water’s rebates and upgrade to a shortages during dry periods. Western weather-based irrigation controller. Water is committed to creating
sustainable water supplies for its communities, offering various customer support programs and rebates accessible online at WesternWaterCA.gov/ CustomerSupportPrograms.
• Decrease your irrigation schedule by minutes/days and turn off irrigation for up to two weeks after rainfall. • Replace turf with a water-efficient design using our Landscapes with Style guide.
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