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Water Restrictions Lifted
Folsom will have full water allocations this year, which means residents are no longer obligated to water only 3 days a week. Water conservation is still urged, especially with landscaping – it accounts for 70% of water usage in the summer.
Boats Out by August 25
It was fun while it lasted… Folsom Lake Marina was hoping to stay open until Labor Day, but due to dropping lake levels, boaters must get their boats out by August 25. Last year July 1 was the date, and before that, August 1.
Water Restrictions Over?
The lake is full, and boaters are happy. But what does that make of the water restrictions? Currently at a Stage II water alert, it may get lifted, now that federal officials have announced that cities dependent on Folsom Lake for water will get 100% water allocation.
Water Alert Downgraded: Stage II
Lawn relief is here in terms of a water alert downgrade – the city has downgraded the water alert to Stage II on Tuesday. This means watering three times a week. The recent rains and water runoff has really helped Folsom Lake. It is important to note that drought conditions still persist and water conservation is still important.
* City Press Release
Stage IV Water Alert By April?
Think the drought is over due to recent rains? Think again. Folsom Public Utilities Director Ken Payne told city council we could go to a Stage IV water alert by April – which means watering only once a week. Folsom Lake water will be used to flush the delta.
* Discuss in the forums
Lake Higher than Last Year
Though it’s not really saying much, the rains this year have made the lake surpass 2008′s high water mark in March; the lake should continue to rise until May or June. The last time the lake was this high was July 2007, and should fill to about 80% with the rain we have. Other reservoirs are not so fortunate.
HD Video of Folsom Lake
Folsom Lake is rising fast, but it still needs a lot of water to help us out with the drought. A local reader from Orangevale took his aerial remote-controlled plane for a ride over the lake to see how low it’s gotten.
Stage III Water Alert in Effect
Despite the recent rain, the drought is far from over. Folsom has enacted a Stage III Water Alert, which means landscaping watering only twice a week. Water wasters may face fines and even discontinued water service.
* Stage III Water Alert FAQ
Stage 3 Water Alert Coming
The water issue is not going away… and the lack of rain is not helping. Folsom Lake is at 25% capacity, and the city will soon be in danger of losing its water supply. The City of Folsom will issue a Stage 3 Water Alert in the next few weeks, according to Mayor Miklos. Miklos announced this today in his State of the City address. Be prepared for drastic cuts.
* Discuss in the Forums
Folsom Lake Exposed
With water levels in the lake at historic lows, a lot of what is usually under water is now high and dry. Take a photo tour of the peninsula at Folsom Lake with our roaming photog Silverado.
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