Book Description
Our in-depth follow-up concludes the latest water use data is much improved. However, the Division of Water Resources (DWRe) and the Division of Water Rights (DWRi) need more time to finish implementing all the recommendations in our May 2015 audit report. For example, DWRe can do more trend analysis and validation of water use data. DWRe should also take steps to validate their estimates of secondary water use. Some progress has been made towards implementing our recommendations regarding water conservation. However, even though the Legislature and the Governor have expressed support for universal metering, only a few cities with secondary systems have installed meters on each connection. In addition, many but not all water systems have complied with the new law requiring a tiered pricing structure. This report recommends the Legislature consider leak detection as another strategy for reduce water consumption. Finally, DWRe is still working on updating its basin plans and intends to develop better estimates of the future water supply. DWRi needs to complete its roll out of a new web portal for collecting water use data.