Fairfield water to comply with California emergency drought regulations

On May 24, 2022, the State Water Board adopted an emergency conservation regulation in response to Governor Newsom’s March 28, 2022 Executive Order.

Fairfield has access to multiple water supplies, and good planning means that droughts will have different effects on different agencies. Residents should know that Fairfield’s water supply remains healthy. Over the past several decades, City staff has prepared for droughts, in order to avoid a water shortage.  Lake Berryessa continues to be a reliable source that keeps Fairfield from experiencing water shortages. The State Water Project, the less reliable of the City’s two water sources, continues to be utilized in a manner that maximizes and offsets usage from Lake Berryessa.

Although Fairfield will not be experiencing a water shortage this year, the City will be adopting Stage II of the Water Shortage Contingency Plan in conformance with the State’s emergency declaration. Over the next few months, the City will be sharing water conservation tips on our social medial platforms to assist residents and businesses. For more information and resources, please visit Fairfield.ca.gov/conserve.