Well all the rain we’ve had in the past couple of weeks has helped with drought conditions across the state but officials say the drought isn’t over just yet. Tonight we begin a new series.
These storms have brought significant rain to many dry parts of the state. While it may have lessened the drought conditions, it doesn’t mean it’s entirely gone and the state is still in trouble.
According to Indio Police officer Ben Guitron, the two deer were drifting in water current westbound. He also says it appeared as though they were exhausted and had been in the canal for an extended period of time.
If you’re a Coachella Valley Water District customer, your bill could get a little higher next month as local districts are now looking to conserve more water.
A sustainable aquifer is essential for the future economic prosperity of the Coachella Valley,” said CVWD Board President John Powell, Jr. “These conservation actions will encourage water-use efficiency and move us toward meeting the state’s goal of a 15% overall reduction in water use.”
The Imperial Irrigation and Coachella Valley Water Districts are the two biggest water regulators in the desert, and with the drought forcing more federal regulations, we broke down where each district gets its water from and how it flows right into your tap.
The Metropolitan Water District, which covers areas like San Bernardino County, took unprecedented actions to conserve water. For the Coachella Valley Water District, they won’t be taking similar measures.
The Coachella Valley Water District adopted a few actions from its Water Shortage Contingency Plan. It includes not being able to irrigate from 10 a.m. until sunset.
