The Alameda County Water District announced Wednesday that surcharges prompted by years of drought will be dropped in April, following one of the wettest winters on record.
At a special meeting held Tuesday, the agency's Board of Directors voted unanimously to end the surcharges, which were put in place after a water shortage emergency was declared.
"The rains have quenched our drought-stricken state, and for the first time in several years, we see California edging its way out of drought," ACWD Board President Paul Sethy said in a statement. While the surcharges are being rolled back, officials stressed that water use restrictions remain in effect, along with prohibitions on some types of water use.include draining and refilling of swimming pools, using decorative water fountains and not fixing leaks and breaks within 72 hours of discovery. Hosing off driveways and irrigation within 48 hours of rainfall of at least 0.25 inch is also prohibited.
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