The city water shortage levels are aligned with the six standard water shortage levels specified in Cal. Water Code § 10632 as follows.
Cal. Water Code Defined Water Shortage Levels | Percent Shortage |
Shortage Level 1 | Up to 10% |
Shortage Level 2 | Up to 20% |
Shortage Level 3 | Up to 30% |
Shortage Level 4 | Up to 40% |
Shortage Level 5 | Up to 50% |
Shortage Level 6 | Above 50% |
(Ord. 1221, passed 6-1-21)