Water suppliers of Livermore, Dublin, and Pleasanton are asking the public to voluntarily limit outdoor water usage from June 27 to July 2 to coincide with planned maintenance to California State Water Project facilities that supply 70% of water to the region.
Zone 7, the primary county water supplier for the Tri-Valley region, said that no restrictions are being placed in the lead-up to June 27 and ensured residents that this temporary measure is not a reflection of the overall water supply.
This conservation period “is a proactive safety measure to help ensure adequate supplies remain available for essential indoor use, emergency response, and fire protection during (the state Department of Water Resources’) planned maintenance,” Zone 7 said in a statement.
The utility is instructing residents to avoid watering lawns, landscapes, washing vehicles at home, power washing, or filling swimming pools during this time. Instead, they recommend residents and businesses increase water usage beforehand to prevent use during the conservation period.
To handle the reduced supply, local suppliers plan to utilize local groundwater resources and locally stored imported water supplies. Recycled water supplies will not be affected by the outage.
State Water Project facilities undergo seasonally planned maintenance to ensure structural integrity and maintain environmental compliance, according to their website.
Normal use will be permitted starting July 3.
