July 24, 2015 - Due to the unprecedented drought conditions this year and sole reliance on groundwater to meet the foothill and mountain water demands the water supply around the Coarsegold area has been greatly diminished. SA1 Indian Lakes Water System normally relies on 4 wells. One of the wells went dry on the onset of the drought, another well is breaking suction and the largest producing well had a major equipment failure. Your water system is now only able to produce about 33% of its normal capacity. The system is unable to meet production for the current demand levels. It is necessary to temporarily implement Stage 4 water shortage contingency measures in SA1 Indian Lakes until further notice.
On January 17, 2014, the Governor of California proclaimed a state of emergency due to the current drought conditions. On January 28, 2014, the Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2014-009, proclaiming the existence of a local drought emergency in Madera County. The Governor’s proclamation called upon local urban water suppliers and municipalities to implement their local water shortage contingency plans immediately.
On March 4, 2014, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Water Shortage Contingency Plan for Special Districts. The Board also voted to increase water conservation efforts in response to the prolonged drought to ensure adequate water supply and reliability to all its customers.
The target reduction in water usage for this stage is 25% to 50%
OUTDOOR WATER USE SHALL BE PROHIBITED
Hot tubs and pools shall be filled only with water transported from outside the Service Area
Increase enforcement of the Water Conservation Ordinance Violations are $95 (first violation), $145 (second violation), $195 (third violation), NO WARNINGS!
For water conservation tips please visit www.saveourh20.org . Please repair any dripping faucets or leaks in your house or yard. Call Special Districts at (559) 675-7820 to report any water mains or service line leaks.
Service Area 1, Indian Lakes, is located southeast of Coarsegold near State Highway 41 and Road 417 in Madera County.
Indian Lakes Water System near Coarsegold in Madera County in Water Emergency Bans All Outdoor Watering
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