There is no limit for residential properties such as homes and apartments. This ordinance is consistent with a similar ordinance recently passed by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The plan also includes waste reduction elements for visitor-serving businesses.
Voluntary conservation is currently in effect.
Initial steps for mandatory conservation become effective July 1 and include some penalties for water waste. This budget amount is nearly identical to that in FY 1996-97. Major sources of revenue include fees on water use, connection charges for new construction or remodels, and property taxes. Cal-Am will reimburse the District for expenses associated with the reservoir project. The Board approved a production strategy for the Cal-Am water system for the next three months.