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What the crisis on the Colorado River means for Southern California

LOS ANGELES — Call it water whiplash: As California recovers from one of its wettest months in recent history, the Colorado River is still dwindling toward dangerous lows.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 6, 2023

Nearly 20% of California water agencies could see shortages if drought persists, state report shows

LOS ANGELES — Most of California’s urban water agencies believe they have enough supplies to last through another seven months of drought, but nearly 20% of them — including many in Southern California — say they could be facing significant shortages, according to a new state report.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 30, 2022

LA restricts water flow to wasteful celebrity mansions: ‘No matter how rich, we’ll treat you the same’

The city’s water department has a small yet effective solution to keep its famous residents’ water use in check – a flow restrictor

The Guardian - US · Oct 3, 2022

Why swimming pools are getting a break despite unprecedented water restrictions in Southern California

LOS ANGELES — As millions of Southern Californians brace for new drought restrictions coming June 1, one big, blue question mark remains: How will the rules apply to swimming pools?

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2022

Patrols, fines, altered landscapes: How severe SoCal water restrictions will roll out

LOS ANGELES — More than a week after the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California announced its harshest-ever water restrictions for millions of residents across the region, several of the affected water agencies are offering a preview of how life will change throughout Southland when the rules kick in June…

Los Angeles Times · May 5, 2022