Latest Water Supply Update

Ninety percent of EBMUD's water supply comes from the Mokelumne River watershed in the Sierra Nevada.

After a dry winter last year, this rain season got off to a good start, with precipitation well above average in November and December. But, precipitation began to dry up at the beginning of the year. Since January, we received only 6.7 inches of precipitation in the Mokelumne River watershed.

As of April 22, precipitation totals for the current season are at 70 percent of average with 30.83 inches of precipitation in the Mokelumne Basin. Overall District water storage is 84 percent full, with Pardee Reservoir 93 percent full; Camanche Reservoir at 81 percent; and overall District water storage is at 646,880 acre-feet. Snow depth at Caples Lake is 18 inches which is 33 percent of average.

Though it has been a dry year, the water supply remains in good condition. The snow has already begun to melt. EBMUD expects to begin next winter with a moderate shortage in reservoir storage.

Remember: conservation is the easiest way to stretch water supplies. It's always a good idea to conserve precious water. The WaterSmart Center has tips to help all customers reduce water use.

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