California Water Conservation Law 2020
South san francisco ca january 4 2020 by california water service co.
California water conservation law 2020. 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. Around new year s day ktla broadcast a segment on its morning news show about new california laws taking effect in 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. Published january 3 2020 at 2 05am 1080 comments the news coming out of california gets crazier every week.
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 globe recently summarized some of the state legislature s most unforgettable moments in 2019 including some water laws. Conservation and efficiency also reduce the energy needed to pump transport treat and deliver water. Your small changes make a big impact.
California water conservation laws. 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. Correct information on california water efficiency laws. Making water conservation a california way of life.
Response for new laws focused on water use efficiency. Ab1668 sb 606 may 31 2018 governor s press release may 31 2018 department of water resources dwr also see. Water suppliers are the ones that will eventually be held responsible by the state not consumers. Primer of 2018 legislation of water conservation and drought planning.
Jan 2 2020. It is important to note that there are no initial effects on the pool and spa industry as the per capita water quotas. 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. Sacramento news media reports have provided inaccurate information regarding water use targets set by senate bill 606 hertzberg and assembly bill 1668 friedman.
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. A guest on the program southern california lawyer richard lee repeated. Below is a summary of the new water use efficiency laws and how it may relate. 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 voters have approved more than 30 billion in water bonds which has provided no new water storage and water rationing on the horizon. Neither bill sets fines on water customers for taking a shower and doing laundry on the same day. 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. Governor gavin newsom has signed a law which just went into effect that limits personal water usage.