Californians' water usage is down 9% and other takeaways from The Times' updated water tracker

California residents reduced water consumption by 9% since the last drought emergency, averaging 77 gallons per person per day, despite falling short of the initial 15% reduction goal set by Gov. Newsom in 2021.

The State Water Resources Control Board provides online tools to track water use in Californian areas, aiming to promote water conservation and comply with new permanent rules for urban water suppliers.

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