Drought & Conservation Resource Center

ACWD Board of Directors Rescinds Drought Surcharge Effective April 1

Thanks to ACWD's customers and their continued efficient water use, the Board is rescinding drought surcharges on April 1.

Customers have reduced water use by 20% compared to 2020. The decision to rescind the drought surcharge was based on conservation, add:

Local precipitation
Anticipated Sierra snowmelt
ACWD's financial condition

Read the full news release.

ACWD's water supply is improving, but state and local drought conditions remain. Please continue to use water wisely.

Mandatory Water Use Restrictions in Effect

The California drought continues, and ACWD's mandatory water use restrictions and drought emergency stage rates are in effect. Let's work together to reduce water use by 15%. Please save water now. Learn how:

Water Shortage Emergency Declared

On December 9, ACWD declared a water shortage emergency in Fremont, Newark and Union City and adopted an ordinance with mandatory water use restrictions aimed at reducing water use by 15% across the Tri-City area. Individual customer accounts will not be subject to specific reduction levels.

Customers are asked to eliminate water waste, limit outdoor irrigation while maintaining landscape viability, and minimize other non-essential water use.

View the Ordinance

State Action: In response to worsening drought, the State of California adopted emergency regulations that prohibit irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial sites. This regulation is in effect as of June 10th, 2022. Learn more at the State Water Resources Control Board website.