RELATED: East Bay MUD proposes 8% water bill increase over 2 years
The supplemental water supply means customers might notice a change in the characteristics of the water.
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"We've planned and invested for decades to make our water supply resilient and now our plans are paying off," said EBMUD Board President Doug Linney. "Ensuring reliable water supplies requires a diverse water supply portfolio including conservation, recycled water, and use of supplemental supplies - we're doing it all."
The water transfer will lessen the need for mandatory water restrictions and rationing, according to East Bay MUD.
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The utility's plan will last through February 2022.