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• Attachment 4 City Wide Drought Action Strategies Water Supply Security for the Pleasanton Community during Drought With extremely dry conditions since 2012, the State of California's water supply is close to record lows for precipitation and reservoir levels. Consequently, 80% of Pleasanton's regular water supply source (State Water Project) may not be available until adequate, future precipitation replenishes the severely limited supply. A representative team of Pleasanton leaders and water use stakeholders have been working to serve as the Drought Action Committee (DAC)to coordinate the efforts necessary to lead the Pleasanton community successfully through this, and subsequent, droughts. Taking into consideration the uncertain nature of how much precipitation California will receive before the start of summer, the DAC considered various strategies to contend with the possible levels of water shortage the community may experience in the upcoming year, as well as multiple dry years. Based on the current information that is known (which includes a culmination of climatic projections, water use history, and Department of Water Resources communication), the short-term and long-term objectives presented within this document represent the leading direction of the DAC. The drought response presented is adaptable to allow for direction change in light of"real time" circumstances as they develop. Actions to Achieve Short-Term Objectives With little water available from the State Water Project (which typically provides 80% of supply), the City will need to increase groundwater pumping to meet demand. Reducing citywide water consumption to a level that will not compromise the groundwater basin will require a concerted effort. In addition, it is critical that enough water remains available within the City's water distribution system to support the protection of public health and safety in unforeseen events, such as fire. Knowledgeable staff will be complemented with the services of a marketing firm to develop clear and consistent messaging regarding water conservation across the various sectors that make up the Pleasanton community. This will provide City leaders with the outreach tools necessary to communicate effectively with the public on how to go about conserving water. Target Sectors for Marketing Development: • Internal - Employees serving as ambassadors to the public on the issue of drought& personal water use ▪ Business Community • Residential Sector Individual households & Home Owner Associations • Schools: Student body& Staff/Maintenance City of Pleasanton I City Wide Drought Action Strategies 1