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Lawsuit Could Stop Water Pricing Aimed at Conservation
The Metropolitan Water District, which supplies about half Southern California's water, has announced a 15% reduction AND promises "stiff surcharges" on 26 cities or local agencies that go over their limits. We talk to the MWD's General Manager about what that could mean, and hear about a pending court decision that could prevent cities and water districts from encouraging conservation.
By Warren Olney • • 26m ListenThe Metropolitan Water District, which supplies about half Southern California's water, has announced a 15% reduction. The water wholesaler promises "stiff surcharges" on 26 cities or local agencies that go over their limits. We talk to the MWD's General Manager about what that could mean. We also hear about a pending court decision that could prevent cities and water districts from encouraging conservation by charging higher rates to people who use more water.
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Governor Brown has called for a 25% reduction in water use in California's urban areas. Today, the Metropolitan Water District ordered a 15% cut in deliveries to 26 cities and water agencies. They account for about half the water used in the Southern part of the State. Jeff Kightlinger is the MWD's General Manager.
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