AWWA ACE69040

This powerpoint presentation begins by providing a brief overview of the California state water supply. Information on environmental studies is presented, along with California water management issues. The seven steps of planning for water shortages are presented and include the following: establish a Water Shortage Response Team; forecast supply in relation to demand; balance supply and demand and assess mitigation options; establish triggering levels; develop staged demand reduction program; adopt the water shortage contingency plan; and, administer and implement the Water Shortage Contingency Plan. Includes table.