Water Authority extends temporary agricultural water rate program for two years

SAN DIEGO - On Thursday, April 26, the San Diego County Water Authority Board of Directors approved extending a temporary agricultural water rate program through January 1, 2015. The action provides the region’s agriculture industry with a measure of economic relief while providing urban water customers increased protection from water shortages.

Growers and farmers who participate in the program, called the Transitional Special Agricultural Water Rate program, receive a lower level of water service during water shortages or emergencies. In exchange, they are exempt from paying storage and othe...