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West Basin Drought &
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El Segundo City Council Meeting
October 4, 2022
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Provide a safe and reliable
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75th Anniversary (1947-2022)
West Basin was formed in 1947 to make
local water supplies more reliable through
the identification of new water sources and
protection of local groundwater sources.
Today, the District remains committed to its
mission of water reliability.
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Board of Directors
Division I
Harold C. Williams
Immediate Past
President
Division II
Gloria D. Gray
Secretary
Division III
Desi Alvarez
Treasurer
Division IV
Scott Houston
Vice President
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Donald L. Dear
President
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Service Area
Division I
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Inglewood, and unincorporated LA County areas of
Lennox, South Ladera Heights, West Athens, and
Westmont
Division III
Hermosa Beach, Lomita, Manhattan Beach,
Redondo Beach, portion of Torrance and West Carson
Division IV
■ Culver City, El Segundo, Malibu, West Hollywood, and
unincorporated LA County areas of Del Aire, Lennox,
Marina del Rey, North Ladera Heights, Topanga,
View Park - Windsor Hills and Wiseburn
Division V
Gardena, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and unincorporated
OIL LA County area of El Camino Village
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Drought Update - How Bad Is It?
• California is in third consecutive
year of drought
• According to U.S. Drought Monitor,
nearly 98% of CA is in severe
drought
• All 58 Counties under state -
mandated drought emergencies
since last year
• January -June 2022 were the driest
first six months of the year in
CA history
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U.S. Drought Monitor - Sept. 8, 2022
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Lake Mead Storage Levels
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August 16, 2021
First -ever shortage
declared on
Colorado River
Level 1 Shortage (1,075 Feet)
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Level 2b Shortage (1,045 Feet)
2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022
• Arizona and Nevada
received supply cuts in
2022, 2023
• If elevation drops to
below 1,045 feet (Level
2b shortage), CA would
have deliveries reduced
• Colorado River states
must present plan to
reduce dependence on
CRA by 2-4 MAF over
next couple of years
August 19, 2022
Shortage Level 2a
triggered for 2023
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Water Shortage Contingency Plan - Shortage Level Three
Board Action:
Declared Shortage Level Three on
Nov. 22, 2021
Based On:
-Continued drought
-Voluntary conservation targets
-Initial SWP allocation of 0%
-MWD regional drought emerg.
-Statewide drought emerg.
-Colorado River shortage
-Need for proactive measures
SHORTAGE PERCENT
SHORTAGE
SHORTAGE RESPONSE ACTIONS
LEVEL
RANGE
1 Up to 10%
At this shortage level, West Basin will implement one or
more of the following shortage response actions:
- Call for voluntary retailer water -use reductions
- Call for voluntary retailer use of non -imported potable
sources
- Implement additional conservation/water-efficiency
programs
- Deploy public outreach and communications measures
- Implement mandatory retailer water -use reductions (in
West Basin's DRP
10-20%
At this shortage level, West Basin will implement and
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expand one or more of the shortage response actions
listed for Level 1 to achieve a demand reduction target of
up to 20%
3 21-30%
At this shortage level, West Basin will implement and
expand one or more of the shortage response actions listed
for Stage 1 to achieve demand reduction target of
30%.
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Statewide Prohibitions on Wasteful Water Uses
• Outdoor watering that allows water to run onto sidewalks "A I
and other areas
• Washing vehicles without an automatic shutoff nozzle
• Washing hard surfaces like driveways or sidewalks that
don't absorb water
• Street cleaning or construction site preparation
• Filling decorative fountains, lakes, or ponds
• Outdoor watering within 48 hours after it rains at least'/4
inch of rainfall
• Watering ornamental turf on public medians
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West Basin Actions for Service Area
1. Water use reduction target of 30% (Level 3 shortage)
2. Uniform Two
Days Per
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watering
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Segundo: 2
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Before 9 AM
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1. Removal of municipal ornamental turf to set example
2. Continued focus on local supplies where possible
(groundwater and recycling)
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Historical Water Use in West Basin Service Area
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Residential Per Capita Water Use (Month of July)
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Water Recycling
Diversifying the Water Supply
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Water Recycling: Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility
El Segundo, Calif.
• 30 - 40 million gallons per day
produced and prevented from entering
the ocean
• Five types of recycled water
• Over 13,000 visitors annually
• 3 Satellite Facilities and more than
100 miles of recycled water pipeline
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5 Types of Recycled Water
Irrigation Water
Filtered and disinfected for industrial and irrigation use.
Cooling Tower Water
Processed to remove ammonia for industrial cooling tower use.
Low -Pressure Boiler Feed Water
f'll Membrane filtration and reverse osmosis membranes
High -Pressure Boiler Feed Water
Membrane filtration and passed through reverse osmosis membranes twice
Groundwater Replenishment Water
Membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and disinfection for use in a barrier
against seawater intrusion, augmenting local well water supplies.
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Recycling Saves Water for Drinking
BENEFITS OF RECYCLED WATER
• Local, reliable, drought -resilient
• Supports important regional industries
• Conserves drinking water for
residential use
• Uses significantly less energy than
imported water
• Improves ocean water quality by
reducing local sewer water discharges
• Contributes to the protection of our
groundwater basin from seawater
intrusion
Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility
El Segundo, Calif.
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Conservation &
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A California Way of Life
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FREE Rain Barrel Distribution Program
Help Conserve Water with a
FREE RAIN BARREL
The West Basin Rain Barrel Program
offers up to two free, 50-gallon rain
barrels, valued at $80 each, as a way
to save water and reduce stormwater
runoff. Visit the website for
requirements and restrictions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Oct. 8: Lawndale High School
• Oct. 29: Redondo Beach Union High School
• Nov. 5: Morningside High School (Inglewood)
• Nov. 19: Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility
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Conservation Resources
West Basin Municipal Water District
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Metropolitan Water District
www.bewaterwise.com
SoCal Water Smart
www.socalwatersmart.com
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