The estimated $30.8 million collected from the surcharge will cover about half the estimated $64.5 million needed to manage the drought this year.
In April 2021, EBMUD's board declared a Stage 1 drought emergency after a dry winter left the agency's reservoirs at 69 percent full. At that time customers were asked to voluntarily cut water use by 10 percent. The agency also initiated the purchase of 33,000-acre feet in supplemental supplies from the Sacramento River.
Last month, a second dry winter left EBMUD reservoirs at 71 percent full, prompting a Stage 2 drought emergency declaration and the 10 percent reduction mandate. In addition, the board reinstated an excessive use penalty ordinance and updated restrictions on outdoor water use. The penalty is charged to households that use more than 1,646 gallons per day. After one warning, households will be charged $2 for every 748 gallons used above the penalty threshold.
Outdoor watering is now limited to three times per week, washing sidewalks and driveways is prohibited and cafes and restaurants may provide water only upon request. EBMUD serves more than a million Alameda County and Contra Costa County customers with drinking water. The agency also provides wastewater service.
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