The document summarizes a presentation given by Matt Collings, Assistant General Manager of Moulton Niguel Water District, about their approach to drought management. The district serves over 170,000 people and is required to reduce water usage by 20% under state mandate. Their multi-faceted approach includes a water budget-based rate structure to encourage conservation, customer education programs, long-term water reliability planning through alternative supplies like recycled water, and optimizing water operations through leak detection and pressure management. Their goal is to achieve both immediate reductions and sustainable water use over time through regional collaboration and engagement.

1. ASCE July Luncheon
Moulton Niguel Water District’s
Approach to Drought Management
Matt Collings, Asst. General Manager
July 23, 2015

2. Serving the Community since 1960
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Serve portions of:
Laguna Niguel
Mission Viejo
Laguna Hills
Aliso Viejo
Dana Point
Population served about
170,000
Annual water demand is more
than 11 billion gallons.
75% Imported Water
25% Recycled Water

3. How is MNWD addressing water crisis
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20% reduction required per SWRCB
Approach has to address immediate short-term
requirements with goal toward sustainable reductions
All Hands On Deck!
Multi-Faceted Approach – Engineering, Finance, Operations
Regional Collaboration is Critical
Water Resource Planning
Customer Communications
Statewide Policy

4. Live within your Budget!
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Water Budget Based Rate Structure
Implemented in 2011 following 2008/2009 drought
Supported more than 20% water reduction during that time frame
Foundation of the District’s Water Shortage Contingency Plan
Provides financial stability during the drought
Customer Outreach Campaign
Encourage customers to understand water use
Demand hardening through efficient water targets
Customer education and incentive programs

5. Water Resource Planning
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Long Range Water Reliability
Plan
Adaptive Management Plan
Supply and System Reliability
Recycled Water Master Plan
Regional recycled water planning
Evaluate smart and immediate
opportunities
Alternative Water Supplies
San Juan Basin Optimization
Groundwater Banking
Ocean Desalination

6. Water Operations Optimization
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Water Loss Control Programs
Knowledge is Key!
Leak Detection
Meter Testing Program
System Pressure
Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Customer Portal
Pilot Program
Wastewater Operations
Maximize wastewater recovery
opportunities

7. Questions?
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