Rainbow MWD adopts mandatory conservation measures for new development

The Rainbow Municipal Water District adopted an ordinance which implements water conservation requirements for new development.

The Rainbow board’s 5-0 vote Nov. 18 adds an Administrative Code section which requires that new developments adhere to a water conservation policy with provisions including high-efficiency fixtures, low water use plants for non-recreational facilities, and installation of dual-distribution pipeline systems to enable both potable and recycled water where feasible.

“This is a requirement for all new developments to follow specific water conservation procedures,” said R...