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Water-use reduction is credited to rains; 12.6 percent drop in city last month

Posted by: Maven on March 18, 2010 at 4:36 am

From the San Diego Union Tribune:

“Rainy weather led to a significant decrease in water usage throughout the city of San Diego last month, bolstering Mayor Jerry Sanders’ push for conservation and allowing county reservoirs to rise.

The city consumed about 11,000 acre-feet of water in February, a 12.6 percent decrease from the same month a year ago. That’s a reversal from January figures, which showed a 1.5 percent increase that was attributed to businesses bouncing back from economic doldrums.

Sanders said the recent decrease is due to cutbacks by residents and less irrigation. “The more it rains, the less water we use for watering our lawns and other things,” he said. “I really want to thank San Diegans for making water conservation a part of their daily lives.” … “

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March 18, 2010 · Filed Under San Diego

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