Fifi Leigh
Due to an increase in the population in California, water sources changed. Presently, the state water project from Colorado River provides 52% water. LA Aqueduct provides36%, Groundwater provides 11%, and Recycled Water provides 1%.There are 18 million people in Southern California. Most people use desalination plan, alternatives, and other recycled methods. 77% of the water goes to agriculture.
A Reservoir is a large storage of water, such as Lake Oroville Reservoir. An Aqueduct is pipes used for transporting water, such as Colorado River aqueduct, LA aqueduct from eastern Sierras.
Soil moisture sensors, sprinkler nozzles, smart irrigation timers, rain barrels cisterns, and drip irrigation are some ways to help you save water in your yard. Turf removal is rarely used nowadays. For more information, check out www.ocwatersmart.com
Owens Lake had a drought. By Owens River, a new dam was built around Owens Lake until November 1, 2016. It is a small dam, which delivers and provides about 15% of water, and the water level will likely decrease, similar to when Lake Mead water levels went down about 139 feet in elevation.
To improve the drought situation for the future, there will be water restrictions for controlling water usage. It would likely lead to a rise in sea level. The ocean is warming and air temperature is increasing. Extreme weather temperatures will also be increasing.
