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(April 24, 2009, The San Diego Union-Tribune)

After months of warnings and voluntary conservation programs, the San Diego County Water Authority yesterday moved to Level 2 drought alert.

The decision will spark mandatory water rationing of about 8 percent for residents throughout the county, from San Ysidro to Fallbrook. The planned restrictions include bans on certain types of water use, patrols by “water cops,” higher rates to encourage conservation and limits on new water service. Residents will be urged to help by reporting water waste.

(Original Article Here)

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