water conservation

When we think about water in California, we often focus on what we can see: the snow pack, the reservoirs, and the aqueducts. But there’s a major part of the water supply that we don’t see because it’s hidden under the surface: groundwater.

Leading up to Earth Day, take a look at the impact using wells to drain groundwater has on the climate. Meteorologist David Biggar reports for the NBC4 News on April 17, 2023.

Outdoor watering restrictions in place since last summer for nearly 7 million Southern Californians were lifted after a series of powerful winter storms marched through the state.

The seven states that use water from the river face a deadline of Jan. 31 to create a plan to conserve water usage. Conan Nolan reports Jan. 30, 2023.

High school students at Oxnard High School have found a way to help conserve water while making a Christmas favorite, tamales.

Students at Oxnard High School have figured out a way to make tamales in a way that conserves water. Bailey Miller reports for the NBC4 News on Dec. 22, 2022.

Justin Bieber makes “Changes” to water brand, Generosity, revamping it a water technology company to reduce plastic use. Learn more about Justin Bieber’s “Intentions” to make drinking water more sustainable.

Los Angeles residents saved 6 billion gallons of water from June to September compared to the same period last summer, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power announced Monday.

If you live in these states, your drinking water might soon be recycled. Here’s why experts say it’s valuable and not at all as gross as it seems.

As the region experiences its worst drought in 1,200 years, 7 southwestern states have to curb their water usage from the Colorado River Basin and allow water levels to recover. Lake Mead and Lake Powell are both running low, LX News climate storyteller Chase Cain explains. Arizona will have to cut its water use the most.

More than 4 million people in LA County will be affected by the restrictions. Video aired during Today in LA on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

In January 2018, after a historic 3 year drought, Cape Town officials announced that the South African capital was just 90 days from “Day Zero,” at which point it would run out of water. The city was spared from disaster, in part thanks to a massive water conservation campaign. What can the U.S., which is now facing its own historic...

Last month saw the all-time lowest water use for any month of June on record in the city of Los Angeles, with usage dropping by 9% compared to last June, according to the DWP.

As the California drought continues, the nation’s largest city-owned utility service offers cheap ways LA residents can conserve water — beyond cutting shower time. Here’s a list of rebate programs.

As California runs dry, millions of Angelenos are being urged to save water, with new restrictions going into effect on Wednesday. But who will monitor it? Gordon Tokumatsu reports for the NBC News at 4

Starting Wednesday, June 1, new restrictions go into effect for millions of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power customers, including limiting outdoor watering.

LADWP is imposing new restrictions on water use, as the drought continues and California runs dry. Toni Guinyard reports for Today in LA on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

If approved, the water restrictions will begin in June. Alex Rozier reports May 10, 2022.

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announces new outdoor watering restrictions Tuesday May 10, 2022.

Los Angeles’ mayor announced new water restrictions Tuesday for LA Department of Water and Power customers ahead of the hot and dry Southern California summer months.