Water Conservation
Water is a limited resource and the District actively promotes water conservation through public relations programs designed to educate people about the role everyone plays in water conservation. It is important for all consumers to conserve water in order to prevent severe shortages in the future. Economizing the use of water and minimizing pollution are two water conservation measures that save money, energy and help protect the environment.
The District is prepared for the possibility of rolling blackouts due to an energy crisis and encourages customers to do the same. East Valley Water District has retrofitted some sites by installing generators so that it can meet the demand for water by its customers during emergencies. The District encourages all of its customers to be prepared for any emergency, including earthquakes and other natural disasters, by keeping a supply of fresh water, canned food, matches and other items stored in their homes. Being prepared for all types of local disasters will allow residents to also weather any temporary power outages they may experience.
There are many steps that water customers can take to conserve water every day. Water users can economize by being aware of the amount of water they are using and looking for ways to use less water whenever possible.
Repairing leaks can save hundreds, or even thousands of gallons of water per year. Most leaks are easy to detect and repair with some basic know-how and simple tools.
Disaster Response
If a natural or man-made disaster affects the District’s ability to provide a potable water supply to your home or business, the following measures could be implemented as required. The District’s Emergency Operation Center will be activated and District staff will be put on 12-hour shifts. The Emergency Response Network of the Inland Empire (ERNIE) a water/wastewater mutual aid network within San Bernardino and Riverside Counties could be activated. If the Disaster overwhelms the local resources the District will activate the California Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network (CalWARN) system for statewide mutual aid. The District will immediately contact the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), San Bernardino County Fire, Operations of Emergency Services and the California Utilities Emergency Association to coordinate mutual aid and assistance. If the Local county resources are overwhelmed by the disaster, the County of San Bernardino Fire Operations of Emergency Services will contact the State of California Governors Office of Emergency Services for assistance.
A “Boil Water Order” or a “Do Not Use Order” could be mandated in conjunction with any emergency. Public notification of an “order” will be coordinated with CDPH and San Bernardino County Fire OES. In the case of a Boil Water Order, or Do Not Use Order the public will be notified by television, radio, newspaper, reverse 911, Police, Fire, Emergency Broadcast System, or a combination of any of the above methods. Residents of the District would also be notified where drinking water could be obtained and the location of all public delivery sites throughout the District.
In an emergency, Irrigation uses of water will immediately be prohibited.
The District urges all residents to prepare for an emergency, by storing enough food and potable water to supply your members of your household for one week.
In an emergency, information maybe obtained by calling the District office: 909-889-9501 or by accessing the District’s web-site www.eastvalley.org