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- Acting on an order from Newsom, the State Water Resources Control Board voted to adopt emergency drought regulations that require water suppliers to activate their local drought plans to prepare for a shortage of up to 20%. Those water-saving measures vary for each area and are based on each city or water agency’s drought plan.
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May 25, 2022 · California bans watering ‘nonfunctional’ grass in some areas, strengthening drought rules. May 24, 2022. What are the latest changes? The regulations outlaw the use of drinking water for...
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Sep 4, 2024 · In response to improved water conditions following two wet winters, the Governor ended the drought state of emergency in 19 counties while maintaining it in the remaining 39 counties where it continues to support long-term recovery from the three driest years on record.
Oct 19, 2021 · California is experiencing its worst drought since the late 1800s, as measured by both lack of precipitation and high temperatures. August 2021 was the driest and hottest August on record since reporting began and the water year that ended last month was the second driest on record.
Jun 5, 2024 · In 2021, Governor Newsom proclaimed a drought state of emergency for all counties in California, urging Californians to step up their water conservation efforts and encouraging the State Water Board to prohibit certain wasteful water uses.
Sep 4, 2024 · Newsom declared a statewide drought emergency in October 2021 and called for Californians to voluntarily reduce water use 15%. The drought ended dramatically in early 2023 as one of the wettest...
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Oct 20, 2021 · Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a statewide drought emergency on Tuesday, appealing to all Californians to do more to conserve water in the face of one of the state’s most severe droughts on record.
Jun 5, 2023 · Why does the emergency regulation prohibit watering during or within 48 hours of at least one fourth of an inch (1/4”) of rainfall specifically? During the last drought, watering was prohibited after “measurable rainfall.”
