[Water_news] 2. DWR'S CALIFORNIA WATER NEWS: SUPPLY - 4/16/08

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April 16, 2008

 

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Water conservation bill gets Assembly approval

Woodland Daily Democrat – 4/16/08

The State Assembly cast a 72-1 bipartisan vote Monday to support Assembly Bill 2882, legislation by Assemblywoman Lois Wolk to encourage public water agencies throughout the state to adopt conservation rate structures that reward consumers who conserve water.

 

"Allocation-based rate structures are effective conservation tools, shown to achieve dramatic water savings without significant taxpayer investment," said Wolk, D-Davis.

 

The bill does not require all water agencies to adopt conservation rates, but for those who do it establishes standards that protect consumers by ensuring a lower base rate for those who conserve water and requiring that higher rates for use in excess of the base rate do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the water service.

 

"At a time when California faces significant and ongoing water supply challenges, this legislation allows us to go further in improving and expanding water conservation across the state," said Wolk.#

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