Conservation

Residents in some parts of Los Angeles county may see their water rates increase if they fail to meet Governor Jerry Brown’s mandatory water restrictions. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hear a proposal that focuses on homeowners in Lancaster, Marina del Rey, Malibu and Topanga Canyon. The …

Farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are ignoring mandatory water restrictions, despite California’s historic drought. Many of the farmers who live in the area rely on the San Joaquin River to water their crops, an essential aspect of their business. At the beginning of June, the State Water Resources Control …

The City of Fresno has taken huge steps in reducing its water waste. The California drought became all too real for Fresno residents when reservoir water levels became dangerously low. To help combat the issue, many in the area cut back on how often and when they water their lawns. …

The California drought has caused many homeowners to begin looking at new ways of conserving water. In Southern California, the most noticeable change can be seen in landscaping. Californians are taking Governor Jerry Brown’s advice and removing their lawns. The Metropolitan Water District, wholesale provider to 26 agencies across Southern …

With the California drought at its peak, water gurus are beginning to discuss the possibility of potable reuse to help aid the state’s water crisis. Potable reuse is recycled water, where sewage water is treated and purified so it can be utilized as drinking water. Other cities and states that …