Marin Water

Persistent warm, dry weather lowered Marin Water’s reservoir storage capacity to 50 percentthe lowest level in nearly 40 years. Storage levels for this time of year are typically more than 90 percent. Please help spread the word that drought is here, and for more info visit MarinWater.org/Conserve

ADVISORY: Watershed Closure due to Red Flag Warning The National Weather Service has extended its Red Flag Warning for the North Bay Mountains, including the Mt. Tam watershed, from 11 p.m. Friday, May 7th until 8 a.m. Monday, May 10th. The watershed will be closed during this period. In addition, the county will close Bolinas-Fairfax Road through the weekend, until 8 a.m. Monday, May 10th. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected during th...is time frame for strong wind gusts and hot, dry conditions. The affected area includes higher terrain areas of Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and East Bay counties. Please note that this warning could be extended, pending weather conditions. Please be safe and be careful.

We're closing out #DrinkingWaterWeek. We want to remind you that we take many steps to ensure that high-quality water continues to flow to your tap. This year, to address the drought, we're asking that the community partner with us to help save water. We offer a full range of programs and incentives to support you and to make it easier and more affordable to save water now and in the long term. MarinWater.org/Conserve

#throwback 45 years separate these two photo's capture dates. Before the drought of 1975-76, Marin Water and its customers relied solely on rainfall captured in reservoirs on Mt Tam and surrounding areas. Fast forward to today, and the district has been working to increase our water supply and prepare for drought including: - A direct pipeline to the Sonoma Water system. - A successful partnership with Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District provides recycled water to a portio...n of our district, saving potable water for essential uses. - Doubling Kent Lake's storage in 1983. - Soulajule Reservoir was added to our system as a seventh reservoir. - A state-of-the-art leak detection team has been put in place. - A more comprehensive water conservation program has been developed. See our MarinWater.org/Rebates for more info. To stay up to date on Marin Water's efforts to address drought visit MarinWater.org/Conserve

With reservoirs at historic lows and worsening drought conditions, we want to make saving water easier for you. We're pleased to introduce a new set of rebates that are designed to help you save water as well as money. - We're offering discounts on Flume flow meters that provide real-time water use information. We will cover $110 of the cost. - Install a pool cover to make sure you comply with the new Water Rules and we will provide a $100 rebate.... - Reduce waste while you wait for the water to warm up, install a hot water recirculating system. The district offers a $50 rebate. - We offer a sheet mulching program that includes free delivery and installation of mulch materials. - Convert your lawn to drought-friendly landscaping. For a limited time, we have increased the rebate from $1 to $3 per square foot. To view a complete list of our rebates and incentives on offer, please visit MarinWater.org/Rebates.

Did you know Marin Water has a Water Use Code? The code helps us cut down on water waste by making sure we are all using water as efficiently as possible. Follow the Water Use Code by: turning off your irrigation system when it rains (and for at least two days after), fixing any leaks as soon as you find them, and installing a shutoff nozzle on your hose. You can learn more about the Water Use Code at http://ow.ly/c97F50DwWQg.

Great news for Marin Water customers We partnered with Rachio to bring you a discount of up to 70% off Rachio 3 smart irrigation controllers. With mobile app-based control and premium Weather Intelligence Plus, the Rachio 3 accurately predicts weather changes and automatically adjusts your watering schedule so your landscaping always receives just the right amount of water. Learn more, and redeem this offer: http://ow.ly/xD2F50DotUJ

While we’re thrilled about the rain we received and are looking forward to more of it soon, the current rainfall total (14.44 inches) is 49.52% of the average 29.16 inches for this date. Conserving water now is essential, and it will help make a difference in the future. #ConservationCounts https://www.marinwater.org/water-watch

Heavy rain is in the forecast, and while we are excited about adding water to our reservoirs, we are also aware that the upcoming storm could cause some power outages. Marin Water has spent ample time preparing for emergencies and wants you to know that we're prepared to deliver safe, reliable drinking water to you no matter the situation. There are also some simple steps you can take to be ready in case of an emergency. To learn more visit: https://readymarin.org/plan-prepare/

With the recent rain and more in the forecast. Please remember to turn off your irrigation system. For more information on irrigation visit our Weekly Watering Schedule Page at https://www.marinwater.org/weekly-watering-schedule #conservationcounts #marinwater