What are urban water use targets?

Starting in 2023, Ventura Water will be required to submit a calculated urban water use target to the state. The urban water use target will be based on water use efficiency standards for indoor and outdoor water use, and system-wide water loss standards. Ventura Water will be required to meet its urban water use target by 2027.

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1. What is SB 606 and AB 1668?
2. What are urban water use targets?
3. How will the new laws impact customers?
4. Will individual residents and businesses be fined for not meeting water use targets?
5. Will it be illegal to take a shower and wash clothes in the same day, as reported in the media?
6. How will local water agencies meet these new urban water use targets?
7. How will the state’s water efficiency standards be calculated?
8. Is it easy to limit indoor water use to 55 gallons per person per day?
9. Will commercial water users be required to use water more efficiently?