California Behind on 2020 Target 

California policymakers may need to take

further steps to meet their target of

reducing urban water consumption by 20

percent by 2020. Current water saving

measures are projected to lead to a

10-percent reduction in consumption,

short of what will be needed to supply

the state’s population, which is expected

to grow by six million by 2020.

Initiatives to date include legislation requiring low-flow shower heads and

toilets. Some water agencies have agreed to voluntarily cut back on water usage

through audits and public information campaigns.

Possible options to further reduce usage include artificial lawns and landscape,

requiring developers to offset water use with conservation, and increasing

water pricing. More information on the 20x2020 plan can be found at