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Drought Water Rates and Rebate Programs

In its continuing effort to reduce landscape water use and achieve a 20% reduction in

water use this summer, the Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) has adopted droughtwater rates for its single-family residential customers. The rates will become effective on June

15 and will remain in place for the duration of the Stage 2 Water Shortage Condition. The

increase will be show up in customers July water bill.

The drought rates will have no effect on single-family residential customers who use less

than 25,000 gallons of water per month. The table below shows how the drought rates will

affect customers peak water bills in the peak summer month.

Single-Family Residential Water Bills

Peak Summer Month

Monthly

Use

(1,000 gal)

Water Bill,

Current Rates

Water Bill,

Drought Rates

2 $ 15.00 $ 15.00

10 $27.80 $27.80

25 $62.85 $62.85

50 $150.35 $162.85

75 $250.35 $287.85

100 $350.35 $437.85

150 $550.35 $737.85

200 $750.35 $1,037.85

250 $950.35 $1,337.85

Note:

Bill amounts shown do not include the 15% pumping

surcharge for customers in boosted zones

With the adoption of the drought water rates, AMWC has implemented six new rebate

programs aimed at reducing landscape water use. The table below lists the new programs,

which are in addition to the rebate and conservation programs already offered by AMWC.

Questions regarding the drought water rates may be directed to John Neil, General

Manager, 461-7217, extension 21,jneil@amwc.us.

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New Conservation Rebate Programs

Program Rebate

Amount

Max Rebate

Turf Conversion convert existing areas of turf grass to

drought-tolerant plants or synthetic turf

$0.25/sf $500 SFR,

$1,000 MFR, COM, LS

Lawn Aeration plug-aerate turf areas to promote

deeper root structure and reduce runoff

50% of cost,

$5 min.

$90

MPR Rotators replace pop-up spray head with

matched precipitation rotary (MPR) nozzles

$3/nozzle,

$12 min.

$375

Smart Irrigation Controller & Soil Moisture Sensors

replace convention irrigation controllers with controllers

that measure soil moisture and only water when needed

$100 $100

Rain Sensors - install rain sensors to deactivate irrigation

controllers during wet or rainy conditions.

$15 $15

Rainwater Harvesting - install cisterns or storage tanksto capture rainfall for use during dry periods

$0.25/gal of storage,

$25 min.,

100 gal min. vessel

$250

Notes:

1. Rebates one time per property2. SFR = Single-Family Residential, MFR = Multi-family Residential, COM = Commercial, LS = Landscape

The drought water rates and rebate programs are being used in conjunction with theprohibitions and restrictions previously adopted by AMWC as part of the Stage 2 WaterShortage Condition. These prohibitions and restrictions include:

Outdoor watering banned: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Outdoor watering days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday for odd-numbered addresses;Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday for even-numbered addresses; no watering on Sunday

Newly installed landscaping: May be watered daily for the first 21 days after planting

(preferably wait until fall to plant).

Run-off from landscaped surfaces banned: Sprinkler run-times must be adjusted to

prevent excess watering and run-off from landscaped surfaces.

Vehicle washing: Shutoff nozzle required

Other prohibitions: Failure to repair plumbing/irrigation leaks immediately; washingof sidewalks, driveways, patios, and other water-wasting activities involving the use

of a hose; irrigating with overhead sprinklers when it is raining

Penalties: warnings for first two violations; 50% water bill surcharge for third

violation; 100% water bill surcharge for the fourth and each additional violation.

Questions regarding rebate and conservation programs may be directed to Jaime Lien,

Conservation Manager, 461-7217, extension 17, jlien@amwc.us.