Posts Tagged ‘drought’
Flood program aims to keep shorelines above water
When the rains come and the tides rise, they take a toll on the Bay Area’s more than half-a-century-old storm channels, and one day, places like Richmond may be in peril. The combination of heavy storms and inadequate runoff channels have at times covered blocks in up to five feet of water, drowning streets, yards…
Read MoreWater utility proposes fee increases to fight historic drought
The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is proposing tiered rate increases for households and commercial buildings. As the supply of water decreases, a surcharge will be added to the water use charges already on a consumer’s bill.
Read MoreAs drought worsens, water agencies eye desalination to quench Bay Area’s thirst
While desalination is currently an approved option, the actual construction of a plant could be as far off as 2020.
Read MoreWhat the drought means for the East Bay
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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