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Got cartons? Starting in December, there will be a drop-off location in Davis where people can bring empty and rinsed cartons for recycling. More information coming soon!
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When water flows down the street gutter and into a storm drain, it enters a series of underground pipes that carry the water away from properties and streets. This storm drain system is designed to protect the City from flooding by conveying stormwater to detention ponds, drainage channels and lift stations, then out to local waterways and the ocean. In portions of Davis north of I-80, most stormwater flows directly from the streets to local ponds (West Area Pond, Evergreen Pond, Julie Partansky Pond, Sutter Davis Hospital Pond, the Cannery Pond and the Core Area Pond), then through drainage channels to the Willow Slough Bypass, then out to the Yolo Bypass, the Sacramento River and the ocean. In portions of Davis south of I-80, the stormwater flows through various drainage channels and then is pumped into the Yolo Bypass. Unlike wastewater that goes down the drains inside a home (via sinks, showers, toilets, etc.), stormwater is not treated and is one of the leading causes of water pollution in the United States. When stormwater carries pollutants (such as dirt, trash, animal waste, oil, gas, fertilizers, pesticides, metals, etc.) to our local water bodies, it not only harms aquatic plants and animals, but can also cause adverse effects on our use of water for swimming, fishing, drinking and agriculture. Because of these factors, it’s important to remember that only rain belongs in a storm drain. https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/stormwater/pollution-prevention-at-home
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If you start to see large flocks of turkeys around town, it's not because the wild turkey population has grown excessively. It's just that time of the year when local wild turkeys form large foraging groups (instead of roaming around alone or in smaller groups) and meander around wider sections of town. It can be quite a sight to see a large flock of 40 turkeys in your neighborhood! Turkeys can be fun to watch, and they help to keep pests like slugs, snails, and cockroaches out of the garden, but they can also behave aggressively, tear up landscaping in search of food, leave a mess on sidewalks, and pose a traffic hazard when crossing busy streets. To encourage peaceful coexistence with our large, feathered neighbors, please do not feed the turkeys. Turkeys are able to find appropriate food on their own. Statewide, the wild turkey population is healthy and thriving. Here are some other ways that you can help to reduce conflict with wild turkeys in your neighborhood and around town: • If you use a bird feeder, keep the area below the feeder clear of fallen seed. • If turkeys begin feeding under your bird feeders, remove the feeders until the turkeys stop visiting the site. This may take several days to weeks. • If turkeys are causing problems in your yard, consider installing motion-detecting sprinklers. • If your dog has free roam of your yard, you’ve got a built-in deterrent. Wild turkeys typically will not enter yards with dogs. • If confronted by a wild turkey that has lost its fear of humans, an open umbrella or walking stick may help steer it out of your path. Turkeys rarely make aggressive physical contact with humans. Be assertive and dominant. Let that turkey know you're in control. • Avoid sudden stops or swerves when encountering turkeys in the roadway. If safe to do so, slow down to 10 mph and proceed. The turkeys will move out of the way. Find more tips on the Living with Wildlife webpage: https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/public-works-utilities-and-operations/urban-wildlife/tips-for-living-with-wildlife
Water Supplies During Dry Years and Drought
Where Do the City’s Water Supplies Come From?
The City of Davis owns and operates a conjunctive potable water system, a mixture of surface water from the Sacramento River with groundwater supplied by City deep aquifer wells. Up to 10.2 million gallons per day (mgd) of surface water is delivered to the City by the Woodland Davis Clean Water Agency (WDCWA) and the City’s five deep aquifer wells are capable of delivering up to 15 mgd of groundwater. In addition to the five deep aquifer wells, the City also operates four intermediate aquifer wells for use during peak water demands or system emergencies. These wells can deliver up to 9 mgd. As designed, operation of the water system makes it a priority to deliver surface water first, and also using deep aquifer groundwater to meet system demands, which results in a resilient water supply for the community.
The City’s Water Utility 101, updated in June 2022, has additional information on the structure and operations of the City’s water system: Water Utility 101
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Term 91 (the curtailment of surface water supplies) is not currently in effect. When in effect less surface water can be diverted by the Woodland Davis Clean Water Agency decreasing the availability of surface water for the City of Davis. Although Term 91 most often occurs in the summer months, it has remained in place for a longer period of time over the past couple of years. Term 91 remains in place until significant rainfall occurs in the Fall/Winter and can go back into effect if surface water supplies decrease. When Term 91 is in place, the City relies on groundwater supplies more heavily. Although the City’s water supplies (via the conjunctive-use system of surface water and groundwater) are currently stable, continuing water conservation efforts can help to reduce water demands citywide, ensure that resources are being used as efficiently as possible, and prepare the community in case there are more significant impacts from drought conditions or State mandates for reductions. |
Surface Water Supply Limits During Dry Year and/or Drought Conditions: Term 91 and Water Rights
The Woodland Davis Clean Water Agency (WDCWA) has two separate surface water rights as part of the regional surface water project:
- 45,000 acre feet per year (Permit 20281) The Agency’s rights to divert water under Permit 20281 are subject to curtailments under State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Term 91. Specifically, when the diversion prohibition in Term 91 is in effect, surface water may not be diverted from the Sacramento River under this water right permit.
- A supplemental water right purchased from the Conaway Preservation Group (CPG) that provides up to 10,000 acre feet during the period of April through October. Because these CPG water rights have fairly high priorities, and the resultant settlement contract with the Bureau recognizes those priorities, water may be diverted under these water rights even during dry years and drought conditions when Term 91 restrictions are in effect. Nevertheless, the CPG water is subject to a reduction of 25 percent, or down to 7,500 acre feet when Lake Shasta water levels are considered critically low.
Resiliency Planning
The City of Davis has been working together with our regional water partners to build more resilient local water sources. The City Council and City Commissions receive updates on current conditions and planning efforts.
More information on these planning efforts can be found in the June 1, 2021 update to the City Council on Potable Water Supplies and Conservation Measures.
Regional Water Partners
Yolo County Flood Control & Water Conservation District (YCFCWCD)