Tips for conserving water

Southern California’s gigantic water supplier has taken the unprecedented step of requiring about 6 million people to cut their outdoor watering to one day a week as an extended drought plagues the state following another dry winter.

Water-saving tips

As millions of Californians are urged to save water amid a drought, here are some water conservation tips.

Water restrictions loom for 6M SoCal residents

Starting June 1, more than 6 million Southern Californians will only be allowed to water their lawns once a week. Some say they understand, but they're not necessarily happy about it.

6 million SoCal residents to face strict water restrictions

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California officials said the restriction will apply to its member agencies that are heavily dependent on supplies from the State Water Project, but MWD called on all Southern California residents and businesses to slash water use by 30% to combat drought conditions "unlike anything we've experienced before."

California ramps up water conservation efforts

Californians will be asked to further cut back on their water use, state officials said this week as they warned water scarcity will shape the future of the drought-stricken state.

California reps ask US for new water study at former base

Two California congressmembers are asking the federal government to study whether there’s evidence that potential toxic and contaminated drinking water at Fort Ord can be tied to specific cancers and other diseases.

Water rates going up for some in LA in 2022

The increase was approved back in September, but LADWP officials say the wet weather last week hasn't changed how serious drought conditions in the city are.

California adopts water restrictions as drought prevails

The action comes as Californians have failed to meet Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call for a voluntary 15% reduction in water use compared to last year. Between July and November, the state’s water usage went down just 6%.

Despite snow, California still in drought

California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.