California's Water Restrictions Update: From Limits to Storage.
Mandatory water restrictions for nearly 7 million people in Southern California have been lifted due to winter storms that have boosted reservoirs and eased a severe shortage caused by the state's driest three-year period on record. However, officials urge residents and businesses to continue conserving water to address the ongoing water deficit and prepare for expected cuts in supplies from the Colorado River's depleted reservoirs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has ended emergency drought measures that were imposed in June 2022, which required six of the district's member agencies to restrict outdoor watering to one day a week or reduce overall use to stay within certain limits.