Well, don't say we weren't warned. After months of warnings and years of sub-par rainfall throughout the West, San Diego County Water Authority yesterday moved to a Level 2 drought alert. Which means mandatory water rationing of about 8 percent for residents throughout San Diego County. According to the San Diego Union-Tribune, the planned restrictions include bans on certain types of water use, patrols by “water cops,” higher rates to encourage conservation and limits on new water service.
The region's 24 retail water agencies will enact their conservation strategies in the next several weeks based on their specific needs. And residents will be urged to help by reporting water waste. So there, you've been warned.
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