San Diegans Save Water … Again
Friday, August 28th, 2009
Mandatory water conservation came to San Diego on June 1st of this year. Following three years of intense drought and new Delta pumping regulations brought forth by an endangered species of fish, the water levels in California’s reservoirs and aquaducts had dropped to a dangerous level. Should the drought continue, Southern California was going to need to squelch its thirst for new water. San Diego is doing its part!
Information released by the Mayor of San Diego and the San Diego County Water Authority show that county residents in San Diego are going above and beyond the 10% monthly conservation goal. For the month of June, county residents and businesses used 21% less water than they did in June of 2008. Following up that great report, for the month of July county residents used 16% less water than they did in July of 2008.
San Diego residents have established a good track record, but they will be put to the test as they enter the hottest months of the year, August thru October. Hopes for relief from an “El Nino” this winter have not yet materialized, so the focus needs to remain on conservation … here and now!
To assist county residents with water conservation, the San Diego County Water Authority is offering rebates and incentive programs for residential, commercial and public agencies. “Funding for programs is limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. In most cases, a rebate reservation must be obtained before purchasing an eligible water conservation device.”
Keep up the good work San Diego! Every drop of water conserved is a drop of water saved.
Kudos to San Diegans! We all know that water is a problem the world over and we must take steps to conserve it. Check http://bit.ly/44XVkK for some easy to follow tips on water conservation. As you said, every drop of water conserved is a drop of water saved!
[...] California is still weathering the past three years of drought conditions. Just this past summer, mandatory water conservation measures were introduced by many local cities and water districts. Then in November, the state decided on a new plan for [...]