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California Drinking Water - Page 2

Leak complaints flow from older areas

San Diego city crews have responded to more than 10,000 calls about water leaks and related problems in the past 12 months, amid the worsening drought. The neighborhood with the most problems ... Ref. Source 7e

Water Drinking California

Top water rebates went to RSF

By one measure, the rebate program that paid Southern California homeowners to tear out their lawns amid the drought was a quick success: It motivated people in the area with the state’s ... Ref. Source 8j

California Drinking Water Health & Special Psychology

The real problem of phantom-flushing toilets

Sensor-operated toilets, sinks and urinals. You know them, you use them, and if you are a water-conscious Californian, you probably hate them. While consumers are busy investing in low-flow toilets and showerheads Ref. Source 6o.

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Celebrity water wasters in the spotlight

Beverly Hills sent letters to dozens of water customers in November, warning them of high use and urging them to cut back, including comedian Amy Poehler and real estate developer Geoff Palmer. It appears the crackdown is working. Ref. Source 1g.

Water Drinking California

Why do celebrities think that their money and fame puts them above the law? Or maybe they don't even consider the people who might be without water while they fill their pools and water their lawn? Shame!

California Drinking Water

Why customers will pay more for water

This is the time of year when water utilities set their rates, which almost inevitably go up. But this year, the rate hikes are likely to be higher than usual. Tomorrow, Metropolitan’s board of directors is scheduled to vote on its prices for 2017 and 2018. Ref. Source 1m.

California Drinking Water - Page 2

Elevated lead levels found in school water

Three schools in San Ysidro are bringing in bottled water after tests showed elevated levels of lead, copper and bacteria in water from old faucets and fountains. Initial tests showed the old fixtures were to blame, not the water supply. Ref. Source 8b.

California Drinking Water Psychology Special & Health - Page 2

San Diego will recycle sewage into drinking water, mayor declares. Massive water purification project will come online in a few years, said San Diego officials and environmental groups. Ref. Source 6d.