Per Capita water use (in gallons) 1960-2000
This graph was included in a report by the Public Policy Institute of California. The July 2006 report is called “Lawns and Water Demand in California” . Download it from the AboutCambria.com Library
A few other interesting facts used in this well-cited report include a statement that 1 acre-foot is the amount of water used by 5 to 8 people in one year. Have some fun with water demand. Conversion factors
1 acre-foot = 325,900 gallons
748 gallons = 1 ccsd billing unit
Over the past several years, the CCSD has pumped roughly 800 acre feet per year. About 25% is used by commercial accounts (20% is the minimum commercial use allowed by the Coastal Commission). There are roughly 4000 connections, 25% of which are vacation rentals. The average number of people per household is given at either 1.6 or 2.2.
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