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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is raising their rates for customers. The reason? Customers have conserved so much that LADWP cannot afford to pay its bills. Beginning in January of 2016, customers will pay 4 percent more. According to LADWP’s CFO Jeff Peltola, the utility agency …

It’s no secret. California is in a severe drought. With no end in sight, all of us are being urged to find new ways of consuming water. Here’s what you can do: Wash full loads. When using your dishwasher or washing machine, make sure your machine is at maximum capacity. …

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD), the largest water wholesaler in the state, is looking at implementing a “toilet to tap” system that would service Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. MWD’s wants to limit the amount of imported water. According to Debra Man, the assistant general manager …

California congressional Republicans are demanding a plan to capture and store water once El Nino hits the drought-stricken state. Although a plan has passed the House, Governor Brown opposes the legislation, which would funnel water to the San Joaquin Valley farmers, instead of leaving the water for fish. On Thursday, …

On Tuesday, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to oppose the twin tunnels being pushed by Governor Jerry Brown. Because the board is opposed to the proposal, comments of opposition will be submitted to state and federal agencies. San Joaquin County Supervisors, along with other agencies, have …

From 1997 to 2009, Australia had a severe drought, the longest drought on record. As part of a learning experience, California lawmakers, environmental, labor and business leaders are currently on a trip to Australia to see how they managed their drought. The hope is that Californians will be able to …