Policies
Drought
The driest four-year precipitation record for California is from 2012 to 2015, where 2015 also marks the smallest snowpack on record at 5 percent of average...
Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Tulare County occupies 4,839 square miles in South San Joaquin Valley. It is bounded on the north by Fresno...
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The State's Water Energy Nexus
The “water-energy nexus” has received a lot of attention since Energy Commission staff issued a report...
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Disadvantaged Communities
Many state and federal grant programs express preference for funding projects that benefit “disadvantaged communities.” The definition as to...
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Recycled Water
California requires maximum reuse of treated wastewater. It also provides that the State should encourage Californians to develop water...
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Groundwater Quality
California has enacted many different initiatives that to ensure long-term groundwater quality. Key among these are regulations governing salt...
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Codes and Standards
California has some of the most aggressive codes and standards for water efficient plumbing fixtures and appliances.
