Last week a public notice was mailed, in accordance with Prop. 218, informing Menlo Park Municipal Water District customers of the proposed five-year water rates and new drought-related water regulations. MPMWD proposes water rate increases, phased in gradually, and up to the maximum adopted level over the next five years to minimize the annual impact on ratepayers. In addition, this week the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission issued a news release on its efforts and those of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency to promote water conservation.