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Water leaks here costly, notes commentary

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on March 14, 2010 at 6:36 am

From the Monterey County Herald, this commentary by Craig E. Anthony, general manager of California American Water:

“The Environmental Protection Agency has named March 15 – 21 “Fix a Leak Week” to encourage everyone to examine their plumbing for unknown leaks.

It’s an important message for people across the country, but having a water leak on the Monterey Peninsula is not like having a leak anywhere else.

That’s because severe restrictions on our water supply necessitate a rate structure where any water used beyond a modest amount is charged at high prices. This both encourages conservation and rewards those who are careful about water use. It has been effective in getting Peninsula residents to reduce water consumption by more than 30 percent over the past 20 years.

This year prices for excess use will be higher than ever. This should drive even further water conservation, which state regulators have demanded of our community. But it could also mean if you leave a leak unattended, you could receive a water bill in the hundreds or even thousands of dollars. … “

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March 14, 2010 · Filed Under Conservation

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