New mandatory water cutbacks began for customers Thursday in the Contra Costa Water District, even as the late April storm brought rain showers that have been sorely missed for most of the winter.
"We are asking for the 15% reduction this year compared to the 2020 water use. And we chose 2020 as the baseline water year to not to penalize the people who did meet our voluntary ask for conservation in 2021," said Oliver Symonds, the Contra Costa Water District spokesman.
Some customers say they already are trying to do their part, reducing irrigation outdoors and using less water indoors for laundry, dishes and showers. "We're doing everything we possibly can and I don't know how we can do more. Especially with a family of four," said Sarah Tymo of Pleasant Hill, "we relandscaped, energy efficient appliances, teaching the kids the right thing.
"Our customers wisely invested in Los Vaqueros reservoir back in 2012 to expand it and add extra supply," said Symonds, "So that is really paying off."
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