Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Helping Our Community Prepare for Water Shortages

With drought and emergency situations continuously a threat to our water supply, Western Municipal Water District has had a Water Supply Shortage Contingency Plan in place since 2009 to strategically reduce water consumption in severe circumstances. At a Public Hearing on Feb. 18, 2015, Western adopted an updated Plan as a result of the increasingly serious drought conditions and to better coordinate with the 2011 water budget rate program.

To learn more how this plan may affect you, click on the links below pertaining to your service area or read our Water Shortage Contingency Plan Q&A.

What you can do to meet the Governor’s new water-use mandate
The Governor has called for all Californians to increase their efficient use of water during the drought. To assist in meeting this goal, Western has enacted mandatory water-use restrictions and recommends following these additional actions for customers to lower water consumption at their home or business.
Water Shortage Contingency Plan Customer Notices
Riverside Service Area
Murrieta Service Area