The State Water Resources Control Board approved a proposal that would implement water restrictions across the state.
“Due to changes made during the State Board meeting, we are still evaluating the regulations and won't be releasing a statement tonight.”
However, during Tuesday’s meeting, the board president of Helix Water District, which services some cities like La Mesa, said her district is already efficient and that restrictions to water use could lead to loss in revenue and defer infrastructure projects that would otherwise benefit customers.Some examples include banning water waste like runoff and leaks, rebates for toilets, showerheads and turf replacements, water waste patrols and enforcement, and drought rate structures and surcharges.
Another layer of the regulations presented Tuesday included banning irrigation of non-functional turf, which is turf that’s not being used for recreational purposes or for community events, but it doesn’t apply to sports fields. Lifelong Californian Miguel Mejia says he’s always conserved water in his everyday life, but wonders how these restrictions will be divided and fair.
”In that sense I think it could be a good thing, but I also think that when you’re talking about something that affects all of us it’s a good idea to see you know, how do we divi up that responsibility, who are the big players when it comes to where the water is being used, where it’s going?” Meija said.”I wouldn’t want to with people who are hurting on their paychecks with inflation and stuff like that, that’s not who it should impact.
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