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O.C. prepares for possible water cutbacks

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on September 27, 2008 at 6:47 am

From the O.C. Register:

The reality of the drought situation and water shortage in California has hit several Orange County cities. Local governments in recent months have put into action a variety of programs to encourage residents to conserve water. And where that has not worked, cities have mandated conservation. These efforts have come with the realization that failure to do so could eventually hit the cities and residents with higher utility bills and possibly, penalties.

Some cities are adopting resolutions to encourage residents to cut down their everyday water consumption. Others have tiered rate structures, which automatically impose higher rates on those who use more water. Still others slap direct fines and penalties on any type of water wastage.

Conservation could become mandatory as early as next year if the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, which provides roughly half of Orange County’s water, decides to cut back city water allotments in early spring 2009. If Metropolitan’s board votes in favor of the cutbacks, cities that do not conserve can expect to face fines. And those penalties will likely be passed on to residents.

“We’re facing a very challenging time,” said Jeff Kightlinger, general manager of Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. “This is as challenging a drought period as we’ve been in.”

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September 27, 2008 · Filed Under Conservation

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