Water Authority Program Boosts Region’s Ag Economy
Understanding the importance of the agricultural sector to the San Diego region, the Water Authority has provided an interim special agricultural water rate to member agency agricultural customers since 2008. In September 2020, the Water Authority Board of Directors approved a Permanent Special Agricultural Water Rate (PSAWR) Program – with an effective start date of January 1, 2021.
Eligible farmers who voluntarily participate in the PSAWR program receive a lower water rate in exchange for a reduced level of water service during water supply shortages or emergencies.