New Mandatory California Water Restrictions

[Drew MacDermott]

If this is an April Fools joke, it would be a terrible one.  

I am not from California but find this to be one of the most dire situations today, not just for California but for our country.  The Governor has issued an executive order to reduce total state water usage by 25%.  While there have been voluntary restrictions put in place in the past, I believe California and other Southwesterly citizens need to take immediate action to help reduce water usage to re-supply lakes and aquifers as much as possible.

"In addition, Brown's executive order will:

Impose significant cuts in water use on campuses, golf courses, cemeteries and other large landscapes.

Replace 50 million square feet of lawns throughout the state with "drought-tolerant landscaping."

Create a temporary, statewide consumer rebate program to replace old appliances with water efficient models.

Prohibit new homes and developments from irrigating with potable water unless water-efficient drip irrigation systems are used.

Ban watering of ornamental grass on public street medians.

Require agricultural water users to report more water use information to state regulators, increasing the state's ability to enforce against illegal diversions and waste."

http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/01/us/california-water-...

What are California landlords and developers currently doing to mitigate water usage at their properties?  How will the mandatory restrictions impact your business?

I look forward to hearing peoples reaction to the Governor's Order.