2016 Scripps Ranch Expo September 24, 2016 Michele Shumate, Water - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

2016 Scripps Ranch Expo September 24, 2016

Michele Shumate, Water Resources Specialist San Diego County Water Authority

Wholesale water agency created by State Legislature in 1944 24 member agencies Service area

• 3.3 million people
• $222 billion economy
• 951,000 acres

San Diego County Water Authority

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We’re at the End of a Very Long “Pipeline”

San Diego County’s Water Supply Sources

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16% Local Supply

64% Colorado River

20% State Water Project

(2011-2015 average)

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TAF= Thousand Acre-Feet

Imperial Irrigation District Transfer Metropolitan Water District All American & Coachella Canal Lining Local Surface Water Groundwater Recycled Water Seawater Desalination Potable Reuse (Includes conceptual and planned projects)

I ncreasing San Diego County's Water Supply Reliability through Supply Diversification

* Includes verifiable and additional planned local supply projects from 2015 UWMP

2015 1991

Total = 533 TAF

305 TAF 57% 4 TAF 1% 18 TAF 3% 26 TAF 5% 80 TAF 15% 100 TAF 19% 550 TAF 95% 28 TAF 5%

2020*

Total = 588 TAF

126 TAF 21% 52 TAF 9% 33 TAF 6% 43 TAF 7% 80 TAF 14% 190 TAF 32% 56 TAF 10%

Total = 578 TAF

2035*

Total = 694 TAF

88 TAF 13% 51 TAF 7% 36 TAF 5% 57 TAF 8% 80 TAF 12% 200 TAF 29% 72 TAF 10% 110 TAF 16% 8 TAF 1%

“Live WaterSmart” Campaign

Digital ads Promotional items Mall signage Partnerships

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Why Focus on Landscape Water Use?

47% 53%

Outdoor Indoor

Source: 2011 California Single Family Water Use Efficiency Study

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Overhead irrigation that uses slower precipitation rate so water has a chance to absorb into soil with little runoff

• Rotating nozzles
• Stream rotors

Moderately-Efficient I rrigation System

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• A drip system is the most efficient type of

sprinkler

• Water is applied directly to soil
• Zero overspray and very little runoff

Highly-Efficient I rrigation System

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Highly-Efficient I rrigation System

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• Bubblers
• Ideal for shrub plantings, trees, containers and

flower beds.

• Benefits
• Shade reduces the air

temperature by up to 15°

• Drivers slow down on tree-lined

streets

• Can increase home prices up to

9%

• Irrigation
• Priority during a drought
• Water less frequently, but for

longer periods

• Give your trees their own

irrigation zone

• Water at the dripline

Trees - I rrigating Your Garden’s Bones

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WaterSmartSD.org

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Rebates and I ncentives

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High-Efficiency Clothes Washers Premium High-Efficiency Toilets Rain Barrels and Cisterns

Rebates and I ncentives

Sustainable Landscapes Program Rotating Irrigation Nozzles Smart Controllers Soil Moisture Sensors Artificial Turf Discount

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FREE Programs & Events

Garden Friendly Plant Fairs WaterSmart Checkups California Friendly Landscape Training Classes WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Series

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Online & Printed Resources

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WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program

Landscape Makeover Videos On Demand Three-Hour Design for Homeowners Workshop Four-Class Landscape Makeover Series A Homeowner’s Guide to a WaterSmart Landscape

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Sustainable Landscapes Program

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Before After SustainableLandscapesSD.org

Sustainable Landscapes Program I ncentives

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• Rebate Amount: Up to $1.75 per square foot
• Converted areas must have existing turf and
• perational, in-ground irrigation system
• Inspections required to measure project area
• Residential site must capture and detain rainfall
• Participant must submit project-related receipts
• Artificial turf or invasive plants not eligible

Stay in Touch with the Water Authority

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sdcwa.org/mobile-news-app

@sdcwa @mwdfacts

Video & Slide Sharing Mobile App Social Media

youtube.com/SDCWAvideo facebook.com/ SanDiegoCountyWaterAuthority slideshare.net/waterauthority sdcwa.org/rss

www.sdcwa.org

Thank you!