California adopts sweeping statewide water conservation framework

The 'Making Conservation a California Way of Life' framework applies to 400 urban water suppliers, requiring them to adopt water budgets and meet conservation goals, emphasizing the need to preserve supplies amidst climate change.

The shift from past one-size-fits-all water regulation to considering local factors like climate and population aims to ensure ample water supply and thriving communities through all water year types.

Approval of the new rules followed revisions based on feedback, addressing concerns about cost implications for some suppliers and customers, and criticism from environmental groups that the regulations may not go far enough.

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