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Two statewide water conservation emergency regulations are now in effect. They
prohibit using drinkable (potable) water for certain things.

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report a bloom.

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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

View the Water Strategy

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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Two statewide water conservation emergency regulations are now in effect. They
prohibit using drinkable (potable) water for certain things.

Learn More

Drought Assistance for Households and Water Systems
Get information about available assistance and find your local county emergency
drought contact.

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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.

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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

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

View the Water Strategy

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.

Visit the Dashboard

Two statewide water conservation emergency regulations are now in effect. They
prohibit using drinkable (potable) water for certain things.

Learn More

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  HIGHLIGHTS

 * 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.
   
   * View the Water Strategy
 * 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.
   
   * Visit the Dashboard
 * Conservation Emergency Regulations
   
   Two statewide water conservation emergency regulations are now in effect.
   They prohibit using drinkable (potable) water for certain things.
   
   * Learn More
 * 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 Workshop: Metal Detection Limits for Purposes of Reporting (DLR)

November 3, 2022
Notice | Program Page

Public Workshop: SAFER Report on Point-of-Use and Point of Entry (9:00 a.m.)

November 8, 2022
Notice | Aviso | Program Page

Public Workshop: SAFER Report on Point-of-Use and Point of Entry (5:00 p.m.)

November 9, 2022
Notice | Aviso | Program Page

Public Meeting: Proposed Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order
Reissuance

November 14, 2022
Notice | Program Page

Board Meeting

November 15, 2022


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EXAMS

 * Drinking Water Operator Certification Exam
 * Wastewater Operator Certification Exam


IN FOCUS...

Clean Water Act – Celebrating 50 Years

2022 marks the 50th 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.


ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

 * Notice of opportunity to respond to petitions for reconsideration of water
   quality certification for Merced River Hydroelectric Project and Merced Falls
   Hydroelectric Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project Nos. 2179
   and 2467). (10/17/2022)
 * North Coast Water Board increases enforcement on cannabis growers, issues
   six-figure fines (10/13/2022)
 * City of San Francisco wins award for efforts to reduce "forever chemicals"
   (10/13/2022)
 * Cleanup of contamination from fuel releases completed at Mission Valley
   Terminal (10/12/2022)
 * State Water Board to mark Human Right to Water 10th Anniversary at its Oct. 3
   meeting (09/29/2022)
 * 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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Gavin Newsom
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Yana Garcia
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CANNABIS CULTIVATION

The State Water Board is developing and implementing new regulatory programs to
address potential water quality and quantity issues related to cannabis
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CANNABIS CULTIVATION

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address potential water quality and quantity issues related to cannabis
cultivation.

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STUDENT PROGRAMS

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