What the drought means for the East Bay

By Sukey Lewis | February 3, 2014 |

California is in a drought. Though the Bay Area experienced a few showers this week, far more rain is needed to make a dent in the state’s water shortage. Last year was the driest on record, and on January 17 Governor Jerry Brown made the drought emergency official. On Friday, the Department of Water Resources…

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Costos del agua seguirán aumentando

By Sukey Lewis | October 1, 2013

Hace diez años, el promedio East Bay Municipal District—Distrito Municipal del Este de la Bahía— (EBMUD) consumidor estaba pagando $26.09 por mes de agua. Para julio 1 del 2014, ese número se duplicará casi a $48.40. Tan solo los próximos dos años veremos cifras elevarse en un 9.75 por ciento ($3.96 por mes) en 2014…

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Water costs will continue to rise

By Sukey Lewis | September 19, 2013 |

Ten years ago, the average East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) consumer was paying $26.09 per month for water. By July 1st of 2014, that number will have nearly doubled to $48.60. The next two years alone will see rates rise 9.75 percent ($3.96 per month) in 2014 and 9.5 percent ($4.19 per month) in…

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