The ongoing California drought has led to an apparent paradox for water utilities and agencies throughout the state: Water conservation reduces revenue.Based in Oakland, East Bay Municipal Utility District indicated a water usage drop of 12 percent in 2014 along with a similar revenue decline within that same period. On top of that, increased energy costs associated with pumping water from supplemental sources and a decline in hydropower sales due to lower than expected reservoir levels have added to the drought-related budget woes.Padre Dam Municipal Water District in Santee experienced a significant decline in water usage as the state was
Water Suppliers Wrestle with Decreased Sales
Unprecedented conservation efforts come with a unique set of challenges for California water utilities
Jul 01, 2015
| by Paul Nicolaus |
