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Los Angeles to Reduce Outdoor Watering Amid California's Drought

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As California's drought deepens, Los Angeles has announced plans to cut back on outdoor landscape watering, setting a new standard for water conservation in the city. Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the decision to reduce watering from three days to two per week, a less severe restriction compared to the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's decision to limit watering to once a week. This move is expected to take effect June 1 after approval from the City Council. Garcetti credits the city's residents for their ongoing water conservation efforts, noting that water usage has decreased despite the city's growing population.

Key Takeaways:

  • The city of Los Angeles will reduce outdoor landscape watering from three days to two days per week for residents and businesses.
  • The Los Angeles restriction is less severe than the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California's decision to limit watering to once a week.
  • The Metropolitan Water District's restriction will affect around 6 million residents and businesses.
  • The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power serves nearly 4 million residents and will implement the reduced watering schedule.
  • Mayor Eric Garcetti has encouraged homeowners to replace thirsty lawns with drought-tolerant landscaping.
  • The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is a municipal utility, whereas the Metropolitan Water District is a wholesaler that supplies water to 19 million people.
  • The city's residents have made significant progress in water conservation, with water usage decreasing despite a 1 million-population increase in the past 30 years.

Statistics:

  • 4 million: the number of residents served by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
  • 19 million: the number of people supplied with water by the Metropolitan Water District.
  • 6 million: the number of residents and businesses affected by the Metropolitan Water District's one-day-a-week watering limitation.
  • 1 million: the increase in Los Angeles' population over 30 years.
  • 30 years: the period during which Los Angeles' water usage has decreased despite population growth.

Sources:

  • Via AP news wire.

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