Orange County is now one of the most expensive places to live in the country; housing affordability is at an all-time low and increasing water rates would make it even less affordable, especially for low- and middle-income families. We must manage our water supply by prioritizing efficiency and conservation measures.
Tag: drought
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Collett: Why Water Rates Must Go Up
New state water restrictions will force one water district to fast-track rate hikes for service to customers.
Posted inGarden Grove
How Drought Friendly is Garden Grove’s New Indoor Water Park?
While the state continues to suffer through an historic statewide drought, a $250 million indoor water park resort set to open in Garden Grove next year has raised some eyebrows. But officials insist the park won’t be a water-waster.
Posted inGarden Grove, News Briefs, Westminster
Garden Grove, Westminster Among Cities Tightening Water Restrictions
The Garden Grove and Westminster City Councils voted this week to increase mandatory water restrictions, as cities around the state scramble to comply with Gov. Jerry Brown’s executive order.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Newport Beach, Top Stories, Water, Power & Waste
Brown’s New Water Mandates Put Scrutiny on Newport Beach
As Gov. Jerry Brown issues historic mandates on water use, records show the affluent coastal city uses four times as much water per capita as Santa Ana.
Posted inWestminster
Westminster Adds Its Support to Vietnam Human Rights Bill
City Council backs financial sanctions and no entry into the U.S. for Vietnamese who abuse human rights. City also increases drought water rules.
Posted inSeal Beach, Water, Power & Waste
Seal Beach Adopts Fog-Friendly Water Rules
Water conservation rules will be gently enforced. And moisture from daily fog helps.
