Water use is top of mind to many in San Diego County since the governor announced Wednesday he’s issuing mandatory restrictions aimed at reducing water use by 25 percent by year’s end.
When it comes to conserving water, some communities are doing better than others, according to Equinox Center, a not for profit research and policy center that focuses on environmental issues in San Diego County.
The Santa Fe Irrigation District in the communities of Rancho Santa Fe and Solana Beach recorded the highest jump in water use between 2010 and 2014, according to the center.
The Rainbow Municipal Water District recorded the largest drop in water use over the same time period. The agency serves the communities of Rainbow, Bonsall, Oceanside, and a portion of Fallbrook.
A spokesperson for the Equinox Center added that among the local districts doing well when it comes to conserving water are Helix, San Diego, Escondido and Sweetwater.
If you want to see how your local water agency has conserved water over the last four years, you can access the data from the Equinox Center here.
