Due to unprecedented dry weather conditions and low water levels at Folsom Reservoir, the City of Roseville will be activating back-up groundwater wells within the city to preserve water levels at Folsom Reservoir. Groundwater wells will be active starting the week of January 27, 2014 and operated until further notice. Customers receiving groundwater will receive a reminder phone message close to activation of the groundwater wells. Groundwater served to your home is safe to drink and meets all state and federal drinking water standards.

This WILL affect the WestPark - Fiddyment Farm Neighborhood.

To learn more about drinking water served from groundwater wells go to www.roseville.ca.us/wells or call 774-5750. The following questions are all answered there:

• Why is Folsom Reservoir so low?
  
• Why is water being releases from Folsom Reservoir?
  
• Why are the wells being turned on?
  
• When will the wells be turned on?
  
• What wells are being turned on and what areas are going to get groundwater served to them?
  
• Is the groundwater served to us safe to drink?
  
• Will the City of Roseville notify us when we are back on water from Folsom Reservoir?
  
• What is Roseville doing to get residents and businesses to reduce their water use?
  
• Can water customers install water softeners in their homes?
  
• How do you measure a 20 percent reduction against my water use?
  

More Information:

Water Supply Update from the City of Roseville -- drought_preparation_011613.pdf

DryFolsomLake.com FAQ Flyer -- FLWC FAQ Sheet.pdf

Roseville Municipal Code - Water conservation and drought stages.

The following water conservation and drought stages are hereby established:

• Basic Water Conservation Stage (“Basic Stage”). The basic stage shall exist when the city’s water supply is adequate to meet all projected demands as determined by the director or designee.
  
• Stage One Drought. A stage one drought shall exist when the city’s water supply is adequate to meet 90 percent of projected demands as determined by the director or designee. An objective of a stage one drought condition is to reduce water usage by 10 percent. Water shortage surcharges shall be implemented as set forth in Section 14.08.095.
  
• Stage Two Drought. A stage two drought shall exist when the city’s water supply is adequate to meet 80 percent of projected demands as determined by the director or designee. An objective of a stage two drought condition is to reduce water usage by 20 percent. Water shortage surcharges and excess water use charges shall be implemented as set forth in Section 14.08.095.
  
• Stage Three Drought. A stage three drought shall exist when the city’s water supply is adequate to meet 70 percent percent of projected demands as determined by the director or designee. An objective of a stage three drought condition is to reduce water usage by 30 percent. Water shortage surcharges and excess water use charges shall be implemented as set forth in Section 14.08.095.
  
• Stage Four Drought. A stage four drought shall exist when the city’s water supply is adequate to meet 60 percent percent of projected demands as determined by the director or designee. An objective of a stage four drought condition is to reduce water usage by 40 percent. Water shortage surcharges and excess water use charges shall be implemented as set forth in Section 14.08.095.
  
• Stage Five Drought. A stage five drought shall exist when the city’s water supply is adequate to meet 50 percent or less of projected demands as determined by the director or designee. An objective of a stage five drought condition is to reduce water usage by 50 percent. Water shortage surcharges and excess water use charges shall be implemented as set forth in Section 14.08.095. (Ord. 4724 § 3, 2009; Ord. 4629 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2413 § 2, 1991.)