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Citrus Heights water official talks drought, rain, rates

Wondering how much local rainfall has affected the drought, or if higher water rates are planned for 2015? A spokesman for the Citrus Heights Water District said Wednesday that local water users maintained a 20 percent average reduction…

Citrus Heights Water District seeks applicants to fill board vacancy

Updated Jan. 24, 2:33 p.m.– The Citrus Heights Water District has announced a vacancy for Division 2 of its three-member governing board and is currently accepting applications through February 17…

Citrus Heights Water District crews work to repair a broken water main. Photo by Luke Otterstad

Mariposa Ave. closed after water main breaks overnight

Updated 6:14 p.m.– Mariposa Avenue has been re-opened. Previous update– A section of Mariposa Avenue has been closed after Citrus Heights Water District crews tore a large hole in the pavement to allow for an emergency repair on…

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WATER: Citrus Heights usage drops 21%, State lags behind

As California’s drought continues, the Citrus Heights Water District says its customers cut back water use by an average of 21.2 percent during the first eight months of 2014 – exceeding Governor Jerry Brown’s call for a 20…

DROUGHT: City Residents Reduce Water Use by 16%

Late rains in Citrus Heights have brought little drought relief, with calls for reducing water consumption to continue as the summer heat approaches. “The current Stage 3 Water Warning and call for 20 percent reduction will likely remain…