Council Members:
I suggest that water usage be a part of every new building application. I’ve heard that some of the big new developments don’t
have individual water meters, so the total water cost is divided among all units. That doesn’t encourage tenants to save water.
Sincerely,
Pat Marriott
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/world/article/Cape-Town-s-water-crisis-highlights-city-s-12548576.php
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Residents fill containers with water at a source for natural spring water in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 2, 2018. South Africa's drought-hit city of Cape Town introduced new water restrictions in an attempt to avoid what it calls "Day Zero," the day in mid-April when it might have to turn off most taps. Photo: Bram Janssen, AP / AP
"Day Zero" is approaching as South Africa's showcase city of Cape Town prepares to turn off most water taps amid the worst drought
in a century.
