As California heads into a third dry year, water districts are moving to protect water reserves. via AlyssaMGoard
Wednesday, the board for the Contra Costa Water District adopted a new drought management program which includes asking its 500,000 customers to cut their water use by 15%. Specifically, the district is asking customers to cut their water use by 15% compared to what they were using in 2020.
On June 15, the board will consider adding a surcharge for customers to help cover the expenses that have come with the drought. If the surcharge is adopted, it would go into effect on July 1. EBMUD is asking the board to consider a proposal that would offer credits to people who use 200 gallons of water per day or less that would even out their bill.
"We have been relying on the delta for our water supply as well as the Los Vaqueros reservoir," explained Oliver Symonds with the Contra Costa Water District. Presently, Symonds said that reservoir is 60% full. "It is weathering fairly well considering the last three dry years, and we are trying as much as possible to keep that water in Los Vaqueros with our customers' help so that if next winter is dry we can continue relying on Los Vaqueros to continue providing reliable water for our customers," Symonds said.
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