Below-average rainfall, low snowmelt runoff and restrictions on water deliveries from northern California mean one thing: water conservation and managing your water use is critical.

 

In July 2008, the Olivenhain Municipal Water District (OMWD) Board of Directors adopted its Drought Response Conservation Ordinance, declaring a Level 1 Drought Watch for the OMWD service area.

 

On May 23, 2009, the Board declared a Level 2 Drought Alert, effective July 1, 2009, instituting mandatory water-use restrictions throughout the OMWD service area.

 

To learn what you can do to conserve, follow the Drought Response Conservation Ordinance link above to specific information on drought levels and the conservation measures for which they call.