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California imposes historic permanent water restrictions

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Las Vegas (KSNV) — California has made history by imposing permanent water restrictions on cities and towns for the first time.

This move is part of a broader trend affecting several states across the western United States, including Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and Arizona. Even states like Florida and Texas have implemented water restrictions.

Last year, the California State Water Resources Control Board approved a policy requiring hundreds of urban water suppliers to reduce their water provision over the next 15 years.

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By 2027, some suppliers will need to cut back deliveries by as much as 30 percent.

Failure to comply with these reductions could result in state fines of up to $10,000 per day.

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