Compton : Fee to Double for Water Use That Exceeds 10% Cutback
The City Council on Tuesday passed a water conservation ordinance that carries heavy penalties for water wasters.
Compton is the eighth Southeast city to pass a law mandating that residents and businesses curb their water use in face of the statewide drought. The ordinance requires that water usage be cut by 10%.
A target amount of water, based on billing periods in 1990, will be set for each household and business and will appear on April utility bills.
Customers will pay double for all water used over the established amount, Water Department General Manager Regina Turney-Murph said. The average residential water bill is $18.50 a month, she said.
In addition, a restrictive device will be placed on the meters of those who repeatedly violate the law. Water service also may be discontinued. Consumers may water their lawns every other day. Watering is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Officials will be at West Park, 2516 W. Alondra Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday to answer questions about the new law.
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