 • Where Our Water Comes From • Water Quality • Water Conservation • Rebates |
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Our Water Citrus Heights Water District's main source of water is Folsom Lake. The US Bureau of Reclamation controls the Folsom Lake water supply. The water is treated by San Juan Water District and provided to CHWD and other water agencies. Groundwater from three existing wells, owned by CHWD, is used to supplement the Folsom Lake surface water supply for CHWD customers. Two additional groundwater wells are currently being developed and are expected to be completed within the coming year.  Even with these water sources, it is important to conserve water as the ever-increasing need for water in our region and throughout California will continue to place demands on both surface and groundwater supplies. Water use efficiency and conservation are keys to meeting future demands. CHWD customer's water consumption peaked in 1999 at 23,000 acre-feet. Since then, it has ranged between 18,500 – 21,100 acre-feet. The five-year average annual water use for CHWD customers is 19,471 acre-feet. That is about one acre-foot (325,829 gallons) of water per service connection. Even with growth in population and services for our area, water use has stabilized – the result of more efficient water use by our customers. |
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