HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 Attachment 1 Res. 2022-15 Water Contigency Plan ImplementationResolution No. 2022-15
Implementation of Water Shortage Contingency Plan Level 2
Water Supply Reduction
WHEREAS, On April 21, May 10, July 8, and October 19, 2021, Governor Newsom issued
proclamations that a state of emergency exists statewide due to severe drought conditions and
directed state agencies to take immediate action to preserve critical water supplies and
mitigate the effects of drought and ensure the protection of health, safety, and the environment;
and
WHEREAS, On March 28, 2022, Governor Newsom signed an Executive Order directing the
State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) to consider adopting emergency
regulations to increase water conservation. The Executive Order includes a request that the
Board require urban water suppliers to implement Level 2 of their water shortage contingency
plans; and
WHEREAS, The use of potable water to irrigate non-functional turf on commercial, industrial,
or institutional properties that is not regularly used for human recreational purposes or for civic
or community events is prohibited and can be reduced in commercial, industrial, and
institutional areas to protect local water resources and enhance water resiliency; and
WHEREAS, The State Water Board adopted the emergency regulations on May 24, 2022
during the State Water Board regular meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner
Public Utility District as follows:
1. The District will implement Level 2 Water Supply Reduction of the existing Water Shortage
Contingency Plan to become effective on June 2, 2022.
2. The District, in addition to the provisions outlined within the adopted Level 2 Water Supply
Reduction, shall implement best management practices, policies and community outreach in
an effort to prevent the unreasonable use of water and to promote water conservation,
including but not limited to the prohibition of the use of potable water for the irrigation of non-
functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional sites.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors of the Truckee Donner Public Utility
District at a meeting held within said District on June 1, 2022 by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
By
Christa Finn, President of the Board
ATTEST:
Shanna D. Kuhlemier, CMC, District Clerk
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