Foster City officials are encouraging the public to remain diligent in conserving water due to the extremely low rainfall the state has experienced over the past three years.
The city recently received a preliminary report about the status of the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water System, according to Foster City officials.
The Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency and the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission have indicated the water supply San Mateo County relies on is currently at 72 percent capacity during a time of year when it should nearly be full, according to city officials.
The SFPUC will be issuing a final report sometime in April that could formally declare a water shortage emergency and the need for voluntary or mandatory rationing.
If rationing is required, Foster City customers’ consumption will be closely tracked monthly basis and they will be required to reduce their water supply or pay stiff penalties and fines for additional water, according to city officials.
In 2007, the SFPUC issued voluntary reductions of 10 percent, the 2014 supply levels are even lower than they were in 2007, according to city officials.
As of March 2013, residential consumption was down 8.8 percent and irrigation consumption decreased by 17 percent. Nearly $300,000 in conservation rebates and educational programs were distributed and more are available, according to city officials.
For more information visit www.fostercity.org
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