ASCE July Luncheon

Moulton Niguel Water District’s

Approach to Drought Management

Matt Collings, Asst. General Manager

July 23, 2015

Serving the Community since 1960

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Serve portions of:

Laguna Niguel

Mission Viejo

Laguna Hills

Aliso Viejo

Dana Point

Population served about

170,000

Annual water demand is more

than 11 billion gallons.

75% Imported Water

25% Recycled Water

How is MNWD addressing water crisis

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20% reduction required per SWRCB

Approach has to address immediate short-term

requirements with goal toward sustainable reductions

All Hands On Deck!

Multi-Faceted Approach – Engineering, Finance, Operations

Regional Collaboration is Critical

Water Resource Planning

Customer Communications

Statewide Policy

Live within your Budget!

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Water Budget Based Rate Structure

Implemented in 2011 following 2008/2009 drought

Supported more than 20% water reduction during that time frame

Foundation of the District’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan

Provides financial stability during the drought

Customer Outreach Campaign

Encourage customers to understand water use

Demand hardening through efficient water targets

Customer education and incentive programs

Water Resource Planning

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Long Range Water Reliability

Plan

Adaptive Management Plan

Supply and System Reliability

Recycled Water Master Plan

Regional recycled water planning

Evaluate smart and immediate

opportunities

Alternative Water Supplies

San Juan Basin Optimization

Groundwater Banking

Ocean Desalination

Water Operations Optimization

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Water Loss Control Programs

Knowledge is Key!

Leak Detection

Meter Testing Program

System Pressure

Advanced Metering Infrastructure

Customer Portal

Pilot Program

Wastewater Operations

Maximize wastewater recovery opportunities

Questions?

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