Case Study
Drought-proofing city water supplies
Find a contact near you by visiting www.suezwatertechnologies.com and clicking on “Contact Us.” *Trademark of SUEZ; may be registered in one or more countries. ©2017 SUEZ. All rights reserved. CS1066EN.docx Mar-08 Water Technologies & Solutions case study drought-proofing city water supplies challenge During the late 1980’s - early 1990’s, residents of the City of Santa Barbara, California faced severe droughts and limitations on water consumption. The Cachuma Reservoir, which supplies more than one half of the City’s water supply, was projected to be dry within a two year time frame. Santa Barbara water users had reduced their consumption by 47% and were facing a potential 80% shortage by the spring of 1992. The City needed significant rainfall or a new water supply