Drought Impact Reporter

Water emergency in San Francisco, California; 10% conservation requested
3/24/2022 12:00:00 AM

CATEGORIES:

Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality

AFFECTED AREAS:

Alameda County, CA
San Francisco County, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Mateo County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA

Start Date: 11/23/2021 - End Date: 12/31/2022

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission urged almost 3 million water customers in the Bay Area to curb water use by 10% and declared a water shortage emergency due to the continuing drought. SFPUC serves water customers in San Francisco and portions of Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. The SFPUC will also tack on a temporary drought surcharge of 5% for retail and wastewater customers, effective April 1, 2022. CBS San Francisco (Calif.), Nov 23, 2021

Sources

CBS San Francisco . SFPUC Calls For 10% Voluntary Reduction In Water Use As It Declares Water Emergency - CBS San Francisco (CA). Tuesday, November 23, 2021 https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2021/11/23/sfpuc-declares-water-shortage-emergency-10-percent-reduction-water-use/.
San Francisco Chronicle . S.F. residents, like many in California, face water-rate hike — but there’s one way to avoid a bigger bill - San Francisco Chronicle (CA). Wednesday, March 23, 2022 https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/S-F-residents-like-many-in-California-face-17024366.php.

Water emergency in San Francisco, California; 10% conservation requested3/24/2022 12:00:00 AM

Water emergency in San Francisco, California; 10% conservation requested
3/24/2022 12:00:00 AM