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Local water providers warn of drought effects; Golden State says no surcharges yet as production falls
Summary
Representatives from Golden State Water Company and Knockdai County Water District told the Clearlake City Council about drought impacts, conservation targets and infrastructure responses; Golden State said it is in Stage 2 rationing but is not seeking surcharges at this time, while the district described grant-funded infrastructure work and a 35% conservation target in its plan.
Clearlake — Two water providers briefed the City Council on drought conditions, conservation actions and what customers might expect if conditions worsen.
Keith Hayhart, local superintendent for Golden State Water Company, told the council the company’s Schedule 14.1 Water Shortage Contingency Plan (filed with the CPUC) was triggered to Stage 2 after the governor’s executive order. Hayhart said Golden State is not seeking surcharges now and that the immediate goal of Stage 2 is to prompt customer conservation. He reported that weekly production is down roughly 37%–43% compared with 2020 and described a baseline health-and-safety number of about 50 gallons per person per day used to…
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