October 2021
New Water Year Calls For Continued Conservation

Although we are expecting rain this week, it will take 150-200% of normal annual rainfall to reverse the current drought. Continuing your conservation efforts will help us conserve our storage to meet future water needs should this drought continue. Planning for dry years is part of responsible water management in California. Although our State has seen a 1.8% reduction from 2020 water use, our District customers have shown an 11% reduction, proving that your conservation efforts count.
 
The biggest water savings can be found outdoors. As the weather begins to cool, please re-evaluate your irrigation and reduce sprinkler settings. Oakley soil is sandy, so watering at shorter, more frequent intervals is best. Vegetative growth also begins to slow so leaving your grass longer in these fall months will help reduce evaporation and conserve water by using less. Be sure to register your account through the District's online portal to monitor hourly usage, set leak and high-usage alerts, and more. Together, your conservation efforts make a difference.
District Infrastructure Improvements

Uncertainties, such as new regulations, natural disasters, and unpredictable climate are constant reminders of how important it is to invest in our local water infrastructure and to diversify our District's water supplies. With over $450 million in replacement value assets (tanks, water mains, wells, water treatment facilities, hydrants, etc.) that require continual repair and rehabilitation, it is important to not only implement these projects in a fiscally responsible manner but also with an environmentally responsible mindset.

Current projects the District is implementing:
  • Solar installation at the office for 100% PG&E offset
  • Earthquake retrofits for water tanks that store 7,500,000 gallons of water
  • Rehabilitation of pump at Randall Bold Water Treatment Plant
  • Upgrades to security and surveillance system
  • Fire hydrant maintenance and repairs
Imagine A Day Without Water

Tomorrow, October 21st, is National Imagine A Day Without Water Day.

What if there was no water to drink - or even make coffee with? No shower? We wouldn't be able to even flush the toilet. Crops would not be watered. Firefighters and medical personnel could not perform their jobs… the list goes on and on.  

Water is essential and investments in our water and infrastructure is more important than ever. We invite you to join us on Facebook today and share with us what the value of water means to you.

We love hearing from you.
Contact us at customers@diablowater.org or (925) 625-3798

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
  • October 27th – Regular Board Meeting

  • November 17th – Special Board Meeting

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.)
Emergencies: 24 hours / 7 days per week
Phone: (925) 625-3798 • Email: customers@diablowater.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 127, Oakley, CA 94561