IMPACTS OF BELOW NORMAL RAINFALL
Rainfall this winter has been anything but normal. With the exception of one atmospheric river the region received in late January, our area is experiencing the second year in a row of reduced rainfall. Equally important to the overall water supply portfolio for the state and for us locally, is the sierra snowpack which is also below normal for this time of year. In previous years facing the same scenario, the State’s water supply was buoyed by a “Miracle March” that brought significant rainfall and snow. Unfortunately, long range weather forecasts are not predicting major rains the rest of this winter and spring.
Barring additional relief in the form of rainfall and sierra snow all residences should find ways to eliminate waste and increase their water use efficiency efforts. The following are a few suggestions:
-Perform a leak detection check on your toilet (video)
-Make your landscape water wise
