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State Water Board's Drought Information and Updates
Drinking Water Assistance
Are you having trouble getting water in your home? Help is available for households with water shortages.
Get Help
Funding
The State Water Board funds projects that address urgent drinking water needs and long-term resilience.
Learn More About Funding
Regional Drought Response
Drought actions and curtailments are based on the unique and evolving conditions of individual watersheds.
Find Out About Your Watershed
Curtailment Orders
When water is limited, the State Water Board can restrict water use by curtailing water rights based on priority.
Respond to Your Curtailment Order
Water Conservation
The governor called on Californians to voluntarily reduce their water use by 15 percent during the drought.
See How We're Doing
Resources for Water Systems
The State Water Board works with water systems to manage drought impacts and meet water conservation goals.
Visit our Water Systems PageOther Popular Topics
Stay Informed
Email Subscription Topic
Subscribe to the Drought Updates email topic to receive notifications and the latest updates.
Contact Us
- Email: Drought@waterboards.ca.gov
- Drought hotline: 916-445-5617
- Toll-free: (844) 903-2800
Media Contacts
General
For assistance with your water bill, please visit the Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Page or call (866) 675-6623 (languages services available; disponible en Español).
Current California Drought Conditions
If you would like to request a copy of written public comments submitted to the Board on an item noticed for public comment, please send a request to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov, identifying the item as listed on the Notice or board meeting agenda by date, agenda item and number (if any). The Clerk of the Board will respond by sending a link to access them.
