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Carlsbad Implements Mandatory Water Restrictions Due to Drought

California has been in a drought situation for a long time, and it is getting worse. We knew this was coming and that it was inevitable. So, as in other San Diego communities, Carlsbad is now implementing mandatory water conservation as we are in the Level 2 ALERT stage (no longer a WATCH). 

Watering restrictions begin in Carlsbad on July 1

The biggie is restricting irrigation/watering of lawns to only 3 days per week from July 1 through October 1 (commercial growers and nurseries are excluded).

  • Odd numbered homes will water on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday
  • Even numbered homes can water on Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

Here's a more detailed guide to the mandatory restrictions that are being imposed effective July 1, 2009

Other programs are in place, including increased use of recycled water, water audits and rebate programs, and of course the plans for the desalination plant in Carlsbad.

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Carlsbad Area Residents – This is Serious: Drought Stage 2 Alert May be Coming

Everyone who lives in Southern California is aware of the continued water shortage problems as a result, in part, of the regular droughts we have and the reduced supplies of water from the Sacramento delta due to restrictions imposed to save the smelt, an endangered species. 

Not really a smeltThere are repeated requests by various agencies and towns for folks to cut back on their use of water (especially big water wasters like irrigation of lawns and washing cars) and a number of websites that provide great suggestions for the ways we can reduce our water usage - some of the little things, like running the water until it warms and keeping the water on while shaving and brushing teeth, can really add up.

READ MORE:  Take the 20 Gallon Challenge to learn about all the ways YOU can help save water 

The water shortage is a hot issueThe City of San Diego has already declared a Stage 1 (Drought Watch) water emergency, and it looks like we are heading to Stage 2 (Drought Alert) which may be declared in May 2009, where there are MANDATORY requirements. 

READ MORE: The Stage 2 Drought Alert Requirements 

Because the area uses both imported water (from the north) and water from Lake Henshaw (at only 18% capacity right now), there are serious issues with the continuing drought, following 3 seasons of lower-than normal rainfall. 

We can also expect increases in water prices, which have already been approved in some communities.

 

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