California Water Conservation Law 2020

Our changing climate requires californians to move beyond temporary emergency drought measures and adopt permanent changes to use water more wisely and prepare for more frequent and persistent periods of limited water supply.

California water conservation law 2020. What is the real story behind california s 55 gallons of water per day per person. Making water conservation a california way of life. There have been inaccurate reports about a new water conservation law taking effect in 2020 that have been causing confusion and we d like to take a moment to provide clarity. California voters have approved more than 30 billion in water bonds which has provided no new water storage and water rationing on the horizon.

Around new year s day ktla broadcast a segment on its morning news show about new california laws taking effect in 2020. A guest on the program southern california lawyer richard lee repeated. Jan 2 2020. There have been inaccurate reports about a new water conservation law taking effect in 2020 that have been causing confusion and we d like to take a moment to provide clarity.

Primer of 2018 legislation of water conservation and drought planning. Conservation and efficiency also reduce the energy needed to pump transport treat and deliver water. Governor gavin newsom has signed a law which just went into effect that limits personal water usage. Ab1668 sb 606 may 31 2018 governor s press release may 31 2018 department of water resources dwr also see.

South san francisco ca january 4 2020 by california water service co. There is no law that will result in individuals being fined 1 000 let alone 10 000 per day for using more than 55 gallons of water per day. Your small changes make a big impact. These two bills ab 1668 friedman d glendale and sb 606 hertzberg d van nuys give new powers to the state water resources control board to create and enforce water conservation targets in california as well as shaping how local water boards will enact those targets.

News release nov 13 2018 water efficiency legislation fact sheet may 22 2020 ab 1668 and sb 606 enrolled text of both bills legislative information. Only by working together can we improve and sustain the state s water future for generations to come. California water conservation laws. Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the same day.

It is important to note that there are no initial effects on the pool and spa industry as the per capita water quotas. Sacramento news media reports have provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by senate bill 606 hertzberg and assembly bill 1668 friedman. California globe recently summarized some of the state legislature s most unforgettable moments in 2019 including some water laws. Below is a summary of the new water use efficiency laws and how it may relate.

Correct information on california water efficiency laws. Walnut ca january 2 state legislation signed by governor jerry brown to transform 2020 california s approach to conserving water is currently receiving large scale media attention due to misinformation. There s no law that will result in individuals being fined 1 000 let alone 10 000 per day for using more than 55 gallons of water per day. Below are facts on.