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SFPUC adopts drought program calling for 10% retail cut, 25% irrigation limit
Summary
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission adopted a drought management resolution asking retail customers to cut water use 10% and mandating a 25% reduction for dedicated irrigation meters, with higher excess‑use charges and targeted outreach to large users; the Commission approved the measures by voice vote.
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on May 26 adopted a drought-management resolution aimed at meeting State Water Resources Control Board emergency regulations and driving additional water savings across the utility’s service area.
Steve Ritchie, assistant general manager for water, said the program is designed to align with the State’s April–May regulatory actions and local conditions: “For San Francisco's 8% reduction, we're proposing a drought management program, that consists of a variety of things. First of all, calling for our…
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