Countywide Water Use Decreases 4 Percent in September

Conservation efforts drive down water consumption despite hot weather 

Water use in San Diego County dropped 4 percent in September 2014 compared to September 2013 even though temperatures last month were higher than average and far higher than they were the prior September. The latest figures indicate that residents and businesses across the region are conserving water; however, more water savings are necessary to preserve stored water reserves in case serious drought conditions continue into 2015.

The year-over-year reduction in potable water use of 4 percent in September is based on figures reported to the  Water Authority by its 24 member agencies. The total savings is approximately 782 million gallons - enough to serve about 13,300 residents for a year. It adds to savings of approximately 1.2 billion gallons in August 2014, enough to serve about 20,000 residents for a year.