AS California faces its worst drought in nearly 1,200 years, the state is set to enforce mandatory water cutbacks.
Starting June 8, nearly six million people in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties must adhere to water limitations.
After The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California declared a water shortage emergency, they unanimously voted to reserve water.
Southern California is being called on to immediately reduce its water use by 20 to 30% by restricting residents to watering outdoor plants once a week.
CBS reported that Adel Hagekhalil, the district's general manager, said they must take firm action.
"Metropolitan has never before employed this type of restriction on outdoor water use. But we are facing unprecedented reductions in our Northern California supplies, and we have to respond with unprecedented measures," Mr Hagekhalil said.
California Governor Gavin Newsom also urged Californians to reduce their water use, stating, "Every water agency across the state needs to take more aggressive actions."
Local agencies failing to meet the state's goals will be fined up to $2,000 per acre-foot of water according to a statement from Mr Newsom.
If the water cutbacks fail, it could lead to a total ban on outdoor watering in the affected areas - as soon as September.
The state of California has outlined five easy ways to cut back on your water use.
Residents can take immediate action by:
By simply cutting back just one day a week, you can save up to 20% more water.
You can achieve this by updating your irrigation system with a smart controller, eliminating any possible leaks, and installing a rain barrel.
A five minute shower can save up to 12.5 gallons per shower when using a water-efficient shower head.
This may sound difficult but it definitely can be done.
To help get the process started, try turning the temperature down.
This simple trick will make the shower less comfortable, geting you in and out.
Even though baths can be relaxing for some, they are not water conscious.
Baths use up to 2.5 times the amount of water as a shower.
Instead of using a hose to clean any outdoor area, you can save six gallons of water every minute if you switch to a broom.
It may take more time but it can be a great way to conserve water.
Doing laundry with a full load of clothes can save 15-45 gallons of water per load.
Additionally, try washing less if you can.
For example, if you wear something once and you notice the clothing item isn't dirty, maybe skip washing it for another wear.
A plumber has a simple fix that will save you cash every time you shower or face $720 extra on your bill.
Plus, here's how to check if your electricity bill is too high and what to do about it.
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