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State still stingy on water supply: Local cups runneth over, but Napa County expects less from agency

Posted by: Maven on March 3, 2010 at 6:34 am

From the Napa Valley Register:

“Despite a rainy and snowy winter in California, the state plans to ship minimal water supplies to cities including Napa and American Canyon.

“After three years of drought conditions and a number of mandated pumping restrictions even a wet year won’t get us out of the woods,” Department of Water Resources Director Make Cowin said in a written statement. “We need increased conservation, a more reliable water delivery system and a comprehensive solution for California’s water crisis,” he added.

The state Department of Water Resources recently increased allocations for the year, but only from 5 to 15 percent of the amount of water agencies requested. If average precipitation continues, the final allocation will likely be in the 35-45 percent range, according to the department.

“(Fifteen percent) is still a very low allocation and we’re still hopeful that this number will continue to go up through March and April, especially as the wet weather continues,” said Felix Riesenberg, Napa County’s deputy district engineer for the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. … “

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March 3, 2010 · Filed Under Northern California

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