What are the State’s Emergency Water Conservation Regulations?

On March 29, 2022, in response to the third consecutive year of drought conditions throughout the State, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-22 directing the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to consider adopting an emergency regulation for urban water conservation. With direction from the Governor, the State Water Resources Control Board unanimously adopted emergency drought regulations on May 24, 2022, requiring urban water suppliers to implement demand reduction actions identified under Stage 2 of the supplier’s Water Shortage Contingency Plans. Additionally, the SWRCB has implemented a ban on the irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial, industrial, and institutional (CII) sites, effective June 16, 2022.

For more information, please refer to the State Water Board’s water conservation emergency regulations webpage: bit.ly/conservationreg.


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1. What are the State’s Emergency Water Conservation Regulations?
2. Is the City currently experiencing a Water Shortage Event?
3. Does the City have restrictions on outdoor watering at residential properties?
4. What actions is the City taking to address the drought?
5. Why does the City of Ventura continue to issue building permits?
6. How can I get my water use information?
7. How can we continue to use our water efficiently indoors and outdoors?
8. How can I stay informed about Ventura’s water issues?