In San Jose, residents are beginning to question the mandatory cutbacks that were established in response to the drought in California. The San Jose Water Company had established a one size fits all plan for reduction, allocating families with a particular amount of water. Once a household went over that …
Read More »Conservation Penalties for failing to meet water restrictions
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 …
Read More »California farmers and water districts fight mandatory water restrictions
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 …
Read More »Fresno takes hard stance on water conservation
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. …
Read More »Homeowners seeking new ways of curbing water usage
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 …
Read More »Could potable reuse be a possibility in California?
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 …
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