1. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Water Supply and Drought Response: Getting Serious about Water Use Westhills HOA June 17, 2015

2. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Sources of California’s Water 2/3 of the state’s water falls in the north 2/3 of the state’s population lives in the south

3. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Statewide Drought Fourth consecutive year of drought. Record low snowpack on heels of hottest (2014) and driest (2013) years on record. Upstate reservoirs well below average levels. Groundwater basins in agricultural areas are being overdrawn. Urban, agricultural and environmental uses all impacted. US Drought Monitor June 9, 2015

4. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Record Low Snowpack

5. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Governor and State Actions January 17, 2014 –State of Emergency April 25, 2014 – Continued State of Emergency July 15, 2014 – Initial emergency drought regulations March 17, 2015 – Updated and renewed emergency drought regulations April 1, 2015 – Executive Order calling for mandatory 25% water usage reductions May18, 2015 – Emergency regulations became effective

6. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Regional and Local Actions February 11, 2014 – MWD issued Water Supply Alert February 25, 2014 – District adopted Resolution calling for 20% voluntary reduction August 12, 2014 – District declared a Stage 3 Water Supply Shortage Emergency (20% reduction) April 14, 2015 – MWD Board approved Level 3 Regional Shortage (15%) April 28, 2015 – District Board adopted additional water use restrictions

7. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com SWRCB Emergency Regulations 25% mandatory reduction in potable water usage as compared to 2013. – June 1, 2015 through February 28, 2016 – Higher reductions for higher R-GPCD (36% for District) – Compliance orders and fines No potable water irrigation of turf on center medians. Newly constructed homes must irrigate at a lower ET rate or use drip or microspray irrigation applicators.

8. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com What Does it all Mean for us? Reduce potable outdoor water use by 50%. – 2 days/week watering. – Mon. and Fri. for even- numbered addresses. – Tues. and Sat. for odd- numbered addresses. Recycled water to remain at current 3 days/week.

9. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Take “Control” of your Irrigation Controller Steps: 1.Find the controller. 2.Check watering days and minutes per station. 3.Multiply to get the total minutes per week per station. 4.Divide the total by 2. 5.Only water on designated days.

10. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Mandatory Measures in Effect No irrigation between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Irrigation may not occur during or 48 hrs. after rain events. Irrigation may not result in excess runoff. Washing down of sidewalks and driveways is prohibited. Trigger nozzle is required on hoses used for home car washing. Hotels/motels must give multi-night guests the option not to have towels and linens replaced daily. Restaurants may only serve water upon request.

11. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Enforcement Warning Letter Fine structure escalating to $500 District may install flow restriction device or terminate service

12. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Community Outreach Customer Newsletter Ads in local papers Cable TV Radio & TV Ads LVMWD Website Outreach to HOAs Social Media City Council Updates

13. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Conservation Rebates “Mow No Mow” Lawn Replacement Program ($2.00/sq. ft. up to 3,000 square feet) High Efficiency Toilet ($100) High Efficiency Clothes Washer ($85) Weather-Based Irrigation Controller ($80) Rain Barrel ($75) Soil Moisture Sensor System ($80)

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15. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Coming in 2016: Water Budgets “Right-Sizing” Water Use for Each LVMWD Residential Customer

16. Las Virgenes Municipal Water District www.LVMWD.com Everyone Can Help Anonymous Reporting Send a photo or e-mail from your smartphone to: stopthewaste@LVMWD.com or Call LVMWD (818) 251-2200