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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 Use Efficiency Legislation
What are “Water Use Efficiency Targets?”
Water use efficiency targets are set by the State, to ensure that each water supplier is using water sustainably and efficiently to support all of the key functions of daily life that depend on a reliable and safe water supply. Water suppliers will be required to stay within annual water budgets, based on these targets, for their service areas.
Why Does California Have Water Use Efficiency Targets?
California has water use efficiency targets to ensure that water (regardless of source) is being used sustainably and that communities have the ability to withstand changing climate conditions and drought.
California is the first state in the US to adopt urban water use efficiency targets. The first targets were part of the Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7) which required a 20% reduction in water usage by 2020.
Did the City of Davis Meet the 20% by 2020 Water Use Reduction Target?
Through the efforts of the Davis community to reduce water usage, the City of Davis met the requirements of SB X7-7 with a 2020 per capita use of 132 gallons per capita per day (gpcd). The City’s SB X7-7 reduction target was 172 gpcd. As part of the 2013 Integrated Water Resource Study, the Natural Resources Commission (NRC) set an additional 2020 per capita conservation reduction target of 134 gpcd.
What Happens After 2020?
In 2018, new water conservation legislation was signed into law. This legislation (SB 606 and AB 1668) lays out a new long-term water use efficiency framework for California. The new urban water use efficiency standards are being developed by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and will establish a water use objective for each urban retail water supplier. The standards for the calculation of an agency’s water use objective have not yet been adopted by the SWRCB.
How is The Water Use Objective Calculated?
The Urban Water Use Objective is the sum of the aggregate estimates of:
- Efficient indoor residential water use
- Outdoor residential water use
- Outdoor irrigation of landscape areas with dedicated irrigation meters or equivalent technology in connection with commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) water use
- Water losses
- Approved variances
- Bonus incentive (potable water reuse)
More Information on Urban Water Use Efficiency Standards and Water Use Objective