Folsom Cuts Back Waterfall Use As City Aims Big Water Cutbacks In Drought

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story has been corrected from a previous version. The city is working with the San Juan Water District to curtail usage, but it won't be shut down completely. 

FOLSOM (CBS13) — It may use recycled water, but the city of Folsom is still cutting back on water for a man-made waterfall as one of the many water-saving measures the city is taking to meet state-mandated cutbacks.

It's usually a scenic welcome, with water cascading down massive rocks by the water feature, but now the city is working out a better schedule to keep it running, but at greatly reduced usage. The exact number and schedule is still being discussed between the city and the district.

The San Juan Water District is working with the city to achieve a 36 percent water reduction goal. The plan involves tackling water features like the waterfall and even medians.

The American River Canyon Homeowners Association is working on a big plan to take out the turf and replace it with drought-resistant plants. Homeowners have agreed to the hefty price—nearly half a million dollars—for the project that could take up to four years.