For the first time ever, new permanent water restrictions are coming to the state of California. Many residents are looking for information as to who may be affected. below is information about the upcoming changes.
Here’s a video from NewsWatch 12 in Northern California:
KTLA News covered the water restrictions saying the following in an online article:
Some areas, like the Bay Area, won’t see dramatic reductions since water use in the region has historically been low. For the Los Angeles County area, water use reductions will also vary.
San Bernardino County calls for emergency declaration over California’s homeowners insurance crisis According to the California State Water Resources Control Board, the California American Water Company – Los Angeles Division should see a water usage reduction by 15% come 2040; however, Los Angeles County Waterworks District 40 – Antelope Valley has a higher projection of 42% by the same year.
The new rules are expected to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025; the first round of cuts will happen by 2027. Unsurprisingly, some water agencies have been critical of the policy, while some environmental groups expressed that the water reduction percentages should have been higher.
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