California Farms Use How Much Water? Nobody Really Knows

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No comprehensive data exist on agricultural water consumption.

Infographic: California Freshwater Withdrawals

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A breakdown of where California's water is used most, from fracking and Nestle's bottling plant to almonds and lawns.

California Drought Prompts Personal Adjustments

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This drought is different, people say — much different.

Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Receives Temporary Dam

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Rock barriers will deflect saltwater intrusion in California’s most important water body.

Alaska Bulk Water Shipments to California Proposed

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Despite a signed contract, Sitka city officials say the real test is whether water is actually delivered.

California Water Restrictions Still Target Lawns

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Few substantial changes to the latest version of conservation regulations.

California Drought Invites Scrutiny of Bottled Water, Fracking

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A vortex of attention swirls around industrial activity that…

California Water Restrictions Generate Flood of Resistance

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Cities object to mandatory limits on water use.

Price of Water 2015: Up 6 Percent in 30 Major U.S. Cities; 41 Percent Rise Since 2010

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As urban water use declines, utilities change business models. Graphic…

California Drought Puts Old Features in New Perspective

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Water for swimming pools, golf courses, car washes at front lines of fresh scrutiny.

Infographic: Emergency Water Funds for California Communities (May 2014-July 2015)

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State emergency funds help public water systems and private well…

California Drought Puts Desalination, Fresh Water From The Sea, In A New Light

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Era of ample water supply and cheap prices is ending.