Water Shortage Contingency Plan

What to do during a Water Shortage

In the event of a water shortage, the City will declare a Water Shortage Emergency activate the Water Shortage Contingency Plan (WSCP). The City will share guidance for any voluntary or mandatory water use restrictions. To learn more about the City's WSCP, review AB6492, that was presented to Council on June 4, 2024.

The WSCP consists of 4 stages: Advisory, Voluntary, Mandatory, and Emergency. To review the water consumption reduction actions associated with the different stages, please see the table attached below. The actions shared in the Advisory Stage are year-round water conservation tips, while the actions shared in the Voluntary, Mandatory, and Emergency Stages are ways to short-term reduce water use in the event of a shortage.

Thank you for your help in following the recommended or required actions! It makes a real difference in relieving pressure on our water supplies, and ensuring we have water available for emergency use.