Water conservation may be needed as emergency aqueduct repairs start Sept. 7

FALLBROOK – Fallbrook Public Utility District has been advised by its wholesale supplier, the San Diego County Water Authority, of an impending emergency shutdown to one of the treated water aqueducts that delivers water to a portion of the district.

The shutdown is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 9, and run for approximately 10 days; however, these dates may be adjusted depending on the severity of the pipeline leak or dangerous weather conditions such as red flag warnings.

The Water Authority is preparing to shut down the aqueduct line to make repairs. Fallbrook Public Utilities District staff is developing strategies to mitigate the impacts of this shutdown by importing additional water from a different aqueduct line and adjusting the distribution of water from Red Mountain Reservoir. Any updates to this schedule will be provided on this site. Please reference the map at http://www.fpud.com/files/4453b0b71/Sep+2019+Emergency+Aqueduct+Shutdown.pdf for a diagram of the area that may see potential impacts.

As a result of the shutdown, the water supplied to portions of the district may be limited. Starting Saturday, Sept. 7, Fallbrook Public Utilities District may ask customers who are located within the boundary areas on the map above to conserve water for the duration of the shutdown. How much conservation is needed is unknown at this time. Conservation levels will depend on weather conditions and water demands. The district will provide specific conservation requirements as it gets closer to the shutdown.

Residents are encouraged to make adjustments to their irrigation schedule to accommodate the shutdown and to pre-water their groves and landscapes before Sept. 7.

During this shutdown, check the district website at http://www.fpud.com and Twitter for daily updates.

Submitted by Fallbrook Public Utilities District.