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Water Supply

Historical, Current, & Projected Water Supplies
Period 1990 to 2030
Historical, Current & Projected Retail Water Supplies
In Acre-Feet
Types of Water FY 1990 Today1 2030
Groundwater2 187,931 186,549 202,000
Imported Water3 94,059 61,033 82,535
Recycled Water4 - 5,217 17,900
Total 281,989 252,799 302,435
Conservation5 - 21,100 58,400
Total 281,989 273,899 360,835
[1] Sales based upon FY 2004-05.
[2] Groundwater production within Central Basin service area only, including imported groundwater production from Main San Gabriel Basin (Avg 42,000 AFY).
[3] Imported retail use only; does not include replenishment deliveries (i.e. Spreading or Barrier).
[4] Recycled retail use only; does not include replenishment deliveries (i.e. Spreading or Barrier).
[5] Conservation consists of active and passive savings according to the District's projected estimates.
Current and Projected Water Supplies
In Acre-Feet
District Water Supplies 20051 2030
Groundwater 186,549 202,000
Imported Water 61,033 82,535
Recycled Water 5,217 17,900
Total 252,799 302,435
Conservation 21,100 58,400
Total 273,899 360,835
[1] The 2005 demands are based on the 2004-05 year, which is also considered one of the "wettest" years on record.