Water Use

GLENDALE — Officials at all three local water agencies said Thursday that a recent bump in projected state water deliveries to Southern California would not be enough to stem plans for mandatory restrictions this summer. The California Department of Water Resources on Wednesday announced its intent to increase water deliveries to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a major wholesale supplier to the tri-city area, from 15% to 20% of full allocations, thanks in part to the recent round of heavy rainstorms.

CITY HALL — Burbank Water and Power customers have reduced their daily per-capita use from 193 gallons to 163, a drop-off that utility officials said had put the city on track to meet state mandates by 2020. The utility serves more than 7 billion gallons per year to about 100,000 customers, with 75% going to residential, 19% to commercial and the rest to industrial and other users. Taken together, the latest figures from the utility show that the groups have reduced their usage by about 10% from last year, inching closer to compliance with the 2009 law that mandates municipalities to reduce their water consumption by 20% within 10 years.

BOB HOPE AIRPORT — The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority voted unanimously Monday to dramatically reduce the facility’s water usage. The authority this week will move to a watering schedule of 15 minutes a day, per station, for up to three days a week; it will cut down to a single day for the winter months. The vote to move from the first to second stage of Burbank’s recently modified water rationing ordinance comes one week after the Glendale City Council unanimously voted to initiate its second phase, limiting outdoor watering to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for no more than 10 minutes a day. The Burbank City Council is slated to hold a public hearing Sept.

CITY HALL — Burbank Water and Power customers have reduced their daily per capita use from 193 gallons to 163, a drop-off that utility officials said had put the city on track to meet state mandates by 2020. The utility serves more than 7 billion gallons per year to about 100,000 customers, with 75% going to residential, 19% to commercial and the rest to industrial and other users. Taken together, the latest figures from the utility show that the groups have reduced their usage by about 10% from last year, inching closer to compliance with the 2009 law that mandates municipalities reduce their water consumption by 20% within 10 years.

AIRPORT DISTRICT — Mayor Dave Golonski, citing Burbank’s robust sales tax growth and a slew of new projects to be unveiled in 2009, said Thursday that the city is in a relatively strong position. But with a continued slump in the economy and a dive in the state’s available water supply, Burbank still faces tremendous challenges. Golonski spoke to hundreds gathered at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center for the annual state of the city address.

The following items will be discussed at Tuesday?s Burbank City Council meeting: ? Burbank Water and Power is seeking an expansion of the Recycled Water Master Plan. ? The recycled water system expansion will work to improve the sustainability of Burbank?s water supply and conserve potable water. Use of recycled water for all approved uses will be required where recycled water is available and its use is ?beneficial and practical,? city staff reports said.

Proposal for water compensation Utility officials Thursday announced a proposal that would require developers to compensate for the increased amount of water their new projects demand. General Manager Ron Davis presented a draft of the program to the Burbank Water and Power Board, and will seek direction from the City Council in the coming weeks. The City Council last year passed six stages of mandatory water rationing and a revised rate structure to help comply with a state law that requires a 20% reduction in water use by 2020.

Irma Lemus BURBANK -- Posters created by nine Burbank middle school students on the theme water use in the 21st century will be considered for a Metropolitan Water District of Southern California 2001 Calendar. The nine students, three from each of Burbank's public middle schools, were winners in the local "Water is Life" contest. Their artwork was submitted to the calendar competition, said Pat Rude, a conservation advisor with the city of Burbank.

CITY HALL — Burbank Water and Power customers have reduced their daily per-capita use from 193 gallons to 163, a drop-off that utility officials said had put the city on track to meet state mandates by 2020. The utility serves more than 7 billion gallons per year to about 100,000 customers, with 75% going to residential, 19% to commercial and the rest to industrial and other users. Taken together, the latest figures from the utility show that the groups have reduced their usage by about 10% from last year, inching closer to compliance with the 2009 law that mandates municipalities to reduce their water consumption by 20% within 10 years.

CITY HALL — Burbank Water and Power customers have reduced their daily per capita use from 193 gallons to 163, a drop-off that utility officials said had put the city on track to meet state mandates by 2020. The utility serves more than 7 billion gallons per year to about 100,000 customers, with 75% going to residential, 19% to commercial and the rest to industrial and other users. Taken together, the latest figures from the utility show that the groups have reduced their usage by about 10% from last year, inching closer to compliance with the 2009 law that mandates municipalities reduce their water consumption by 20% within 10 years.

BOB HOPE AIRPORT — The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority voted unanimously Monday to dramatically reduce the facility’s water usage. The authority this week will move to a watering schedule of 15 minutes a day, per station, for up to three days a week; it will cut down to a single day for the winter months. The vote to move from the first to second stage of Burbank’s recently modified water rationing ordinance comes one week after the Glendale City Council unanimously voted to initiate its second phase, limiting outdoor watering to Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for no more than 10 minutes a day. The Burbank City Council is slated to hold a public hearing Sept.

GLENDALE — Officials at all three local water agencies said Thursday that a recent bump in projected state water deliveries to Southern California would not be enough to stem plans for mandatory restrictions this summer. The California Department of Water Resources on Wednesday announced its intent to increase water deliveries to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, a major wholesale supplier to the tri-city area, from 15% to 20% of full allocations, thanks in part to the recent round of heavy rainstorms.

AIRPORT DISTRICT — Mayor Dave Golonski, citing Burbank’s robust sales tax growth and a slew of new projects to be unveiled in 2009, said Thursday that the city is in a relatively strong position. But with a continued slump in the economy and a dive in the state’s available water supply, Burbank still faces tremendous challenges. Golonski spoke to hundreds gathered at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel & Convention Center for the annual state of the city address.