Well Metering Deadline Approaching with Limited Response: The district is requiring all agricultural wells to install meters by March 2026, but has received minimal response from farmers despite extensive outreach efforts. The district plans to hire an outside firm for $9,000 to enhance communications and outreach over the next four months, as many growers who previously requested meters have not yet taken action to install them.
Higher Fees for Unmetered Wells: Farmers who fail to install meters by the March 2026 deadline will face significantly higher fees calculated using conservative estimates that typically result in charges well above actual water usage. This penalty structure is designed to incentivize compliance, as the district will use greenhouse space and other metrics to estimate water use at higher rates than metered usage would likely show.
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