In a Time of Conservation, a Handful of Water Officials Increase Use

The Issue

A handful of water district officials used more water last year than they did in 2006, before water officials began urging residents to conserve.

Their Counterparts

Some 69 officials either cut their water use or kept it steady.

Why It Matters

Water is a precious resource in arid San Diego, a fact reinforced by the water use restrictions continuing across the county for a second year.