water use

Californians ignore pleas to cut water use as state faces relentless drought

Californians in urban districts are failing to meet water conservation goals despite an alarmingly dry January and February.

2 years ago

Water district approves one-year rate increase

Water rates in Santa Clara County are increasing as the county faces looming threats of drought. On Tuesday, the Santa…

3 years ago

Baseball big shot among biggest water wasters

A's Executive Vice President Billy Beane had the third-highest total of water use in the East Bay at 5,996 gallons…

9 years ago

Brentwood fountains go dry to conserve water

Brentwood City officials this week said they have turned off decorative fountains in order to save water during the current…

9 years ago

SF mandates 25 percent cut in outdoor irrigation

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission passed a measure Tuesday that aims to aggressively conserve water in The City.

9 years ago

Contra Costa water users face restrictions, rate hike

Contra Costa Water District Board of Directors voted Wednesday to require a 25 percent reduction in water use.

9 years ago

EBMUD to seek strict water restrictions

The East Bay Municipal Utility District board of directors will hear a recommendation from district staff to declare a stage…

9 years ago

Drought forces limits on urban water use

California's water board voted unanimously to impose mandatory restrictions on urban water use.

9 years ago

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