Fighting Against Drought

On April 30, Term 91 went into effect, reducing surface water availability from the Sacramento River, where we currently get our water. The City has expected this and is prepared for it. The City has stored high-quality, treated surface water in the underground aquifer, using recently constructed Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) wells. The City also maintains groundwater wells that are blended with surface water to meet supplemental demand. With these two resources available, the City expects to continue meeting all State and Federal drinking water standards during the drought.

Additionally, these actions do not affect the availability of water for City water customers. Residents are encouraged to continue to conserve water whenever possible, especially when irrigating outdoor landscapes. Doing a little every day to cut back on your water consumption helps reduce the amount of groundwater being used in our systems for all Woodland residents.

The City will issue further drought status updates as conditions evolve. For questions or concerns, contact our Water Conservation program at (530) 661-2067 or email Conserve.Water@CityofWoodland.org.

Smart Irrigation

As we approach summer during a drought, proper irrigation becomes extremely important. While the City does not have mandatory watering restrictions at this time, we ask residents to use water efficiently and avoid water waste when possible. To help conserve water, residents are encouraged to:

• Routinely check and repair pipes, valves, and sprinkler heads to make sure there are no leaks. Click here for a checklist to help you walk through each zone of your irrigation system and inspect for signs of water waste.
• Run your irrigation system no more than three times per week. This will give your grass a deep root system, making it stronger and more drought resistant. If you are not sure how long to run your system visit BeyondtheDrought.com to create a personalized watering schedule,
• Avoid over-watering by checking the soil moisture. Use a moisture-meter or insert a screw driver into the lawn. If the screwdriver can go in by more than three inches, the lawn doesn't need to be watered.

Register on AquaHawk to find out how much water your irrigation system uses each time it runs. With AquaHawk you can monitor your water use, view an estimated bill and set-up customized leak alerts. To learn more, visit  EnviroWoodland.org/MyWaterUse. 

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Represent Woodland - Join the Community Advisory Committee for Valley Clean Energy

Valley Clean Energy is currently seeking a Woodland resident to join the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). Their purpose is to provide recommendations on general policy and operations objectives to the Valley Clean Energy Alliance Board. The application is due on July 1 at 4pm. For more information about the Committee and how to apply click here.

Cart Etiquette Reminder

To ensure weekly service of your carts, please remember the following guidelines:

• Place carts out on the street no earlier than 6 pm the day before your service and removed within 24 hours of service
• Place carts in front of your own property
• Carts should be spaced 3 ft. away from each other and 6ft. away from other objects
• Ensure lids are closed to prevent material from spilling out
• Carts should not exceed 250 lbs. in weight
• Service carts weekly, even if they are not completely full
• Only place acceptable materials in the trash, recycle, and organics carts. Search the Waste Wizard at EnviroWoodland.org/WasteWizard if you're not sure how to dispose of an item!