Statement: “Through aggressive efforts by businesses and residents alike, we’re using far less water than we did 20 years ago, with a population that’s one-fifth larger,” Mayor Jerry Sanders said in his State of the City address Jan. 12.
Analysis: In his annual address, Sanders touted the drop as one of the city’s best accomplishments, highlighting new infrastructure and a “conservation culture” among residents.
Fact Check: More San Diegans, Less Water
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