Drought surcharge advances

plan to charge Angelenos higher rates if they fail to conserve water this summer moved one step closer to passage Tuesday, winning unanimous support from a key City Council panel.
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The Energy and Environment committee recommended a drought surcharge be imposed on those who fail to cut water use by 15 percent beginning June 1.

"We need to send a powerful message to our customers on the seriousness of the situation," DWP General Manager H. David Nahai said.