The Public Review Draft is now available for the Urban Water Management Plan Guidebook (UWMP).
Urban Water Use Efficiency
Urban water use sectors include residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and other water use sectors.
Water that is not used for agriculture or to support the environment is referred to as “urban water.” Urban water includes water that is used for:
- Drinking
- Toilets and showers
- Landscaping
- Car washing
- Businesses
- Industrial processes
Climate change, population growth, land development, and increasing regulations on water use impact our water supply, which means that we must be more diligent in conserving the water we have now, so that we have sufficient supply for the future.
Water waste costs everyone. Waste leads to higher water prices, and developing new water supply solutions such as building more reservoirs, water recycling, and desalination, are all expensive options.
To help ensure that we use our urban water supplies wisely, the Urban Water Use Efficiency program provides information and assistance to water suppliers, agencies, and the public in several areas:
- Urban water management planning and other water supplier management and reporting requirements
- Leak detection information and resources to reduce water waste
- Understanding and implementing the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO)
- Commercial, Institutional, and industrial water efficient practices
- Tips on what individuals can to do save water
Data and Transparency
As of December 3, 2018, the following UWMPs have been submitted to DWR:
425 Urban Water Suppliers
11 Suppliers voluntary (not required)
6 Regional Alliances
Submitted documents and data may be viewed on the WUE Data Portal.
Resources
Contact Information
What's New
DWR and State Water Board Release Primer on 2018 Water Conservation and Drought Planning Legislation
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) have released a final version of their summary document on the water conservation bills made into law in 2018.
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Events
UWMP Webinar - Methods for Estimating Service Area Population
The focus of this webinar is methods for estimating service area population, including use of the DWR Population Tool.
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California Plumbing Code Workshop
Join DWR, BSC, and HCD for a Zoom workshop that will share and discuss proposed plumbing code changes. DWR’s focus is on plumbing standards foundational for the safe use of recycled water.
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UWMP Webinar - UWMP Energy Use Reporting Training
This webinar focuses on energy reporting and where to get available information for reporting information related to energy use for the 2020 UWMP.
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UWMP Webinar - Calculating Compliance with Water Use Targets - SBX7-7
This webinar will focus on reporting a supplier’s compliance with the per capita water use targets, which is a 20 percent reduction in urban water use by 2020 (per Senate Bill X7-7).
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