New water restrictions approved in drought-stricken California

California just adopted new, tougher water restrictions: What you need to know

California's drought rules forbid the use of drinking water for irrigating grass that is purely decorative at businesses and some residential areas.

New water restrictions approved in drought-stricken California

California on Tuesday adopted an emergency water conservation regulation to “ensure more aggressive conservation by local water agencies across the state” almost a year after Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) asked that people voluntarily cut their water usage. Under the new policy, commercial, industrial and institutional properties cannot water their turf except for areas used for…

California passes water ban for commercial properties amid ongoing drought

By Shawnte PassmoreClick here for updates on this story    SACRAMENTO (KOVR) — Brown lawns are on the horizon as we head into summer.Late Tuesday afternoon, the California Water Resources Control Board voted to ban watering grass on commercial properties. The new regulation would not affect places like sports fields or other recreational areas.California saw its driest January through March on record.After Californians failed to voluntarily red…

California Businesses Face Turf Watering Ban Amid Historic Drought Conditions

Low water at Lake Oroville in Butte County in March. Drone photo courtesy California Department of Water ResourcesThe State Water Resources Control Board voted Tuesday to ban watering of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial and institutional properties, the latest in a series of steps to conserve water amid a historic drought.The ban — which does not include turf at residences or turf used for recreation or community purposes — will be …

California approves new water restrictions amid worsening drought - The San Francisco Examiner

Local water agencies to reduce water use by up to 20% and prohibit watering lawns at businesses

Central California temperatures to break triple-digits for 1st time this year

A Heat Advisory is in effect across the San Joaquin Valley region, and lower foothills from 7 am to 11 pm Wednesday.