Drought emergency for Southern California
12/15/2022 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Los Angeles County, CA
Orange County, CA
Riverside County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
San Diego County, CA
Ventura County, CA
Start Date: 12/14/2022
- End Date: 1/31/2024
A drought emergency remained in effect for customers of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, including mandatory restrictions for about 6 million people in and around Los Angeles. Given the Colorado River crisis and the fact that about one-fourth of MWD’s water comes from the Colorado River, more calls for conservation were likely in the offing for MWD’s customers, according to the general manager of the district.
Los Angeles Times (Calif.), Feb 6, 2023
Officials with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declared a regional drought emergency and urged all water agencies to immediately curb use of all imported water. Previously the MWD’s board announced a similar emergency for 7 million people who rely on the State Water Project which delivers water from Northern California. Now the drought emergency also includes customers whose water comes from the Colorado River.
The call for conservation could become mandatory if drought continues. By April, the MWD will consider allocating water to all of its 26 member agencies, forcing them to either use less imported water or pay steep additional fees.
Los Angeles Times (Calif.), Dec 14, 2022
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