Stage 2 drought emergency in Solvang, California
4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Solvang, CA
Start Date: 8/23/2021
- End Date: 12/31/2022
Solvang’s Stage Two Drought Resolution remains in effect until the city council decides to lift it. In the meantime, the drought continues to be serious, and water conservation is needed.
Noozhawk.com (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Oct 26, 2021
Solvang City Council members declared a Stage 2 drought on Aug. 23, and mandatory water restrictions will take effect after the September meter reading. Those who do not conserve will be fined.
A Stage 1 drought emergency began in April, but rather than falling, water use rose 15% in May, 7% in June and 10% in July. As water supplies dropped, water use increased 22%. As of Aug. 23, Cachuma Lake was below 52% capacity.
Lompoc Record (Calif.), Sept 22, 2021
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