Without Meters, Fresno Water Beyond Measure
Fresno, the region’s largest city, charges single-family households a flat rate, regardless of how much water they use… ”Can you imagine what our energy consumption would be like if electricity was at a flat rate?” he (Martin McIntyre) asks.
Having meters would go a long way in encouraging people to do the little things, like turning the shower while soaping up, or investing into efficient dish washers, etc. I’m all for meters.
If anyplace needs metering it’s the ‘no.
