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Governor Newsom Announces Water Strategy For a Hotter, Drier California
California’s Water Supply Strategy outlines actions needed now to invest in new sources, transform water management.
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State Water Board Racial Equity Action Plan
Now Open for Public Comment: Racial Equity Action Plan Draft
- Share Your Feedback Sept. 23-Oct. 24, 2022
2022 Drinking Water Needs Assessment
The Water Boards has released the second annual report on the overall health of drinking water systems and domestic wells across the state.
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Conservation Emergency Regulations
Two statewide water conservation emergency regulations are now in effect. They prohibit using drinkable (potable) water for certain things.
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Drought Assistance for Households and Water Systems
Get information about available assistance and find your local county emergency drought contact.
Drought Information & Updates
See the latest updates and information on drought conditions in the state, Water Board actions, and resources for conservation strategies, funding opportunities, and more.
HAB Advisories and Updates
See the latest updates on where freshwater and estuarine harmful algal blooms have been reported across the state, how to best protect yourself, and how to report a bloom.
- View the HAB Incident Reports Map

Upcoming Events

Public Webinar: SAFER: Administrator Policy Handbook Workshop

October 6, 2022
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Board Meeting

October 18, 2022

Adoption Meeting: Addition of TBU Definitions to the Los Angeles Regional Basin Plan Amendment & SED

October 18, 2022
Revised Notice | Program Page

Public Hearing: Proposed Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Policy (OWTS Policy)

October 18, 2022
Notice | Aviso | Program Page

Board Workshop

October 19, 2022

Remote Meeting - Information on how to participate in State Water Board meetings during the COVID-19 Emergency

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In Focus...

2022 marks the 50^th anniversary of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which establishes the basic structure for regulating pollution in U.S. waters and is an important tool for the Water Boards to carry out its mission on behalf of Californians.

Learn more about our programs and responsibilities under the CWA.

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COVID-19 - Water Boards’ response to COVID-19: Meeting information and remote participation; Guidance for the public; Service of process; and more…

State Water Board to mark Human Right to Water 10th Anniversary at its Oct. 3 meeting
Defense Logistics Agency agrees to pay $1.6 million penalty for underground storage tank violations (09/29/2022)
Southern California developers could face $1.9 million fine for stormwater permit violations (09/09/2022)
July 2022 urban water use 10.4% lower than in July 2020 (09/07/2022)
State Water Board releases final water quality certification and final initial study/negative declaration for the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project. (08/25/2022)
State Water Board takes enforcement actions against Shasta River Water Association for illegal diversions (08/24/2022)
State Water Board readopts emergency drought regulation for Mill and Deer Creeks (08/17/2022)
Los Angeles Water Board approves MOU that holds Boeing accountable for cleanup (08/12/2022)
June 2022 Urban Water Conservation Update (08/02/2022)
»» Statewide water use in June was 7.6% lower than in June 2020

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