Emergency Water Use Restrictions


On May 9, 2016, Governor Brown issued Executive Order B-37-16, requiring the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to adjust its emergency water conservation regulation through the end of January 2017 in recognition of the differing water supply conditions across the state. The newly adjusted regulation places responsibility on each local water supplier to calculate its own conservation standards for customers based on a “stress test,” which requires them to prove they have sufficient water supplies to withstand three years of continuous drought, or take additional measures that include mandatory conservation targets. Water suppliers that fail to meet these new conservation standards may still face enforcement from the SWRCB. 

On June 21, the city of Patterson submitted water demand and supply projections for the next three years. Based on these projections, staff made recommendations to City Council to adjust the 25% conservation standard to 10% and modify the current drought designation of Stage II to a Stage I water shortage. These actions were approved by the City Council on July 19, 2016. As a result, the city will be increasing the number of days for outdoor water use from two days to three days a week. A copy of the self-certification submittal can be viewed below.
 
Click her for the new outdoor water use schedule. 

The water reduction demand measures below will continue to be enforced and are subject to the city's water waste penalties:

  • Repairs to a broken or defective water system must occur within five days from being notified by the city.
  • Use of water which results in runoff in gutters or streets is prohibited.
  • Use of water through a hose without a shut-off nozzle is prohibited.
  • Use of water through a hose for washing building exteriors is prohibited.*
  • Use of water to wash down driveways and sidewalks is prohibited.*
  • Use of water for outdoor landscapes during and within 48 hours of measureable rainfall is prohibited.
  • The serving of water other than upon request in eating or drinking establishments is prohibited. 

*A variance may be issued for health and sanitary reasons.

Self-Certification Form PWS No. 5010017
Worksheet 1 Water Supply Reliability Certification Form PWS No. 5010017
Supporting Analysis & Calculations PWS No. 5010017
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB ) Media Release (May 2016)
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Fact Sheet (February 2016)    
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Fact Sheet (March 2015)  
State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Fact Sheet (April 2014)
Emergency Regulation Frequently Asked Questions
    
                           FOR WATER WASTERS, PLEASE CALL (209) 895-8070 or (209) 895-8060.