Stricter water rules for Contra Costa Water District in California
4/26/2023 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Contra Costa County, CA
Start Date: 4/21/2022
- End Date: 4/7/2023
After a very wet winter, the Contra Costa Water District dropped its drought surcharge and ended most drought-related water restrictions that were in effect one year ago.
The Mercury News (San Jose, Calif.), April 11, 2023
The Contra Costa Water District called for customers to conserve 15% compared to 2020 levels. A 15% drought surcharge will also be added to bills beginning July 1. The surcharge will encourage conservation and help recover revenue from lower water sales.
The Mercury News (San Jose, Calif.), April 21, 2022
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