California Drought Preparedness
Drought
is a natural occurrence and, unfortunately, one that California is
familiar with. In times of drought, those who feel the effects of
water shortage the most are small water systems and their customers
whose reliance on marginal wells, springs, and small creeks make them
especially sensitive to annual rainfall totals. Urban systems are
undoubtedly spared compared to their smaller community counterparts.
However, small water systems do not necessarily need to be so adversely
affected. Following a recommendation made by the Governor's Advisory
Drought Planning Panel, California Rural Water Association (CRWA)
will bring small water systems a myriad of resources to aid in dealing
with water shortages in times of drought. Available on this website
will be resources to help small water systems regarding water shortages,
well maintenance, groundwater, well construction, and water conservation.
Additionally, a guidebook on how to amend your emergency/disaster
response plan and materials from CRWA's Drought Preparedness Training
workshops will be available.
In
these trying times it is imperative that small water systems amend
their emergency/disaster response plans to include drought contingencies.
If any assistance is needed in amending your emergency/disaster response
plans CRWA is here to help. Contact Michelle MacLellan,
Drought Preparedness Coordinator, to arrange for assistance from CRWA's
technical staff.
7/2/08 - New Drought Funding Resource (limited time)
