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xc t DELIVERY 11YS1 EI1" For the first time in its 54 -year history, the California State Water Project —a backbone of California's water system — announced it would cease providing water to downstreain agencies this year because of the severe drought. The decision was announced shortly after Governor Brown's call for a voluntary 20 percent reduction in water use. At this time, regions will have to rely on water stored In local reservoirs, pumped from underground wells, recycled water, and conservation measures to meet demand. What does this mean to Santa Ana residents? While there are sufficient water reserves available residents will need to curb their water usage. Iri this report, you can read about simple ways to cut back your water use by 20 percent and take advan fags of rebates being offered. What is the California State Water Project? About 30 percent of Orange County's water supply travels a long distance though a complex delivery system called the California State Water Project. It is the nation's lergest slate -built water storage and delivery system of reservoirs, aqueducts, power plants and pumping plants, supplying water to 25 call iion Californians and 750,000 acres of farmland. The orig[not purpose of the project was to provide water for and Southern California, whose local water resources and share of the Colorado (liver were iissufficlent to sustain the region's growth. 'today, it distributes water to 24 urban and agricultural water suppliers in Northern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Sam Joaquin Valley, the Central Coast, and Southern California. 0 WAIEN OUALIIY REPOF • Milo Why is it Important? Water has always been a scarce resource In California. The State Water Project is operated to deliver a more reliable waters tip ply for farms anti communities. It protects our future water resources while protecting fish and wildlife, improving water quallty in the Delta, and controlling Feather River floodwaters. As we look forward, the State Water Project's role in providing a more resilient water resources system will help California endure inevitable challenges In coming decades. It is essential to our future sustainability. 34 storage facilities r 20 pumping plants Reservoirs and lakes 4 pumping - generating plants 5hydroelectric About701 miles of open power plants canals and pipelines EXHIBIT 4 75C -33