Mountain Views News          Saturday, June 18, 2016

SECTION B

SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016

AROUND SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

WATER USE DECREASED 29% IN MAY, 
FOOTHILL STRESS TEST SHOWS IT CAN MEET ALL 
CUSTOMER DEMANDS

Overall water use in the FMWD service area decreased 29% for the month of May 2016 when 
compared to May 2013. The State is using calendar year 2013 as the benchmark for measuring water 
savings for water agencies throughout California. Compliance with the mandate is determined on 
a cumulative basis starting with June 1, 2015. Cumulative water savings for the District since the 
State-mandated reductions began remains at 28%. 

Almost all water agencies across the foothills met State-mandated targets for the month of May. 
On a cumulative basis, which accounts for all water savings achieved from June 2015 to May 2016, 
most agencies are on track in compliance. Below are the numbers for agencies within the FMWD 
service area:

Due to improving water supply conditions following storms received in March, the State Water 
Resources Control Board (SWRCB) revised conservation reporting requirements. Urban water 
suppliers must now adopt a reporting format that follows a Stress Test approach in determining 
conservation standards. This format will be in effect starting June 2016 through January 2017 
and requires locally developed conservation standards based upon each agency’s specific set of 
circumstances.

Foothill MWD has completed its stress test based on supplies that Metropolitan Water District 
of Southern California can provide. Metropolitan shows that it has sufficient water supplies to 
meet the demand of its member agencies over the next three years. The analysis can be found 
at http://www.fmwd.com/resources/documents/reports/SWRCB-Foothill-MWD-Analysis-and-
Supporting-Documentation.pdf

“This past winter there was improvement in water supplies that we receive from Northern California,” 
stated Foothill MWD General Manager Nina Jazmadarian. “However, drought still persists and is 
impacting the other two-thirds of water supplies that meet consumer demands. Therefore, water 
agencies continue to ask for conservation from consumers. Any water conserved this year will go 
into reservoir and groundwater storage to be used in future years.”

For savings tips, please go to http://bewaterwise.com/.

Foothill Municipal Water District provides imported water to Crescenta Valley Water District, La Cañada 
Irrigation District, Mesa Crest Water Company, Valley Water Company, Lincoln Avenue Water Company, Las 
Flores Water Company and Rubio Cañon Land & Water Association. Kinneloa Irrigation District, another retail 
agency, takes no water from Foothill.

HAZARDSOUS WEATHER ADVISORY

Forecast from the National Weather Service at The Weather Channel: 
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA 
INCLUDING THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY 
HOT CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...WITH THE

HOTTEST CONDITIONS ON MONDAY. THE HEAT WILL BE DANGEROUS FOR PEOPLE

WORKING OUTSIDE OR IN HOMES WITHOUT AIR CONDITIONING. WITH THE

HEATWAVE, ELEVATED FIRE DANGER IS EXPECTED TO OCCUR ACROSS SOUTHWEST

CALIFORNIA SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...
AND RED FLAG CONDITIONS ARE

POSSIBLE FOR SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 
WHERE GUSTY SUNDOWNER WINDS ARE

EXPECTED EACH NIGHT.

THERE IS A 10 PERCENT CHANCE FOR DRY 
LIGHTNING ON SUNDAY OVER LOS

ANGELES COUNTY...WHICH WOULD CREATE 
FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS.

THUNDERSTORMS ARE ALSO POSSIBLE 
TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...WITH THE

BEST CHANCE (20 PERCENT) ON 
WEDNESDAY OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND 
DESERTS.

* EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING 
* FIRE WEATHER WATCH

STAY COOL. Stay in air-conditioned buildings as 
much as possible and avoid direct sunlight. 
STAY HYDRATED. Drink plenty of water and don’t 
wait until you’re thirsty to drink. 
STAY INFORMED. Stay updated on local weather 
forecasts so you can plan activities safely when it’s 
hot outside. 
CHECK on the elderly, at-risk friends, family and 
neighbors at least twice a day to make sure they are 
safe by staying cool, hydrated, and informed. Have 
them do the same for you. 
STOP all activity and get to a cool environment if 
you feel faint or weak. 
LIMIT outdoor activity, especially mid-day when it 
is the hottest part of the day. 
NEVER leave infants, children, or pets in a parked 
car. 
AVOID using the stove or oven to cook. 
WEAR loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. 

TIPS FOR STAYING COOL: 
For the Home:

1.Set your thermostat at 78 degrees or 
higher when home and turn it off when 
away. 

2.Keep the refrigerator full (with bottles 
of water if nothing else) and unplug that 
second unit. 

3.Switch off the lights when you leave a 
room. 

4.Avoid using appliances during peak hours 
of late afternoon and evening, preferrably 
after 9 p.m. 

5.Reset your pool pump to run during off 
peak hours.

For the Office:

1.Turn off the computer monitor when 
you’re away from your desk (it’s the biggest 
power drain on your computer system).

2.Turn off the lights and computers in 
empty offices.

3.Switch off the coffee maker at 10 a.m., 
leave a full pot and reheat individual mugs 
in the microwave.

4.Leave half of the room’s overhead lighting 
off -- it’s a double savings, less light also 
means less heat so your air conditioner gets 
a break.

5.Check that office thermostats are set at 
78 degrees or higher during the day and off 
in the evenings and weekends.


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