State Approves New Water Restrictions

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California water regulators have adopted sweeping, unprecedented restrictions on how people and businesses can use water amid the state’s ongoing drought.

The mandatory water savings targets affect hundreds of local water agencies and cities, although it’s unclear what punishment those who don’t save enough will face.

Gov. Jerry Brown has proposed fines of up to $10,000 for the worst offenders, but the plan requires legislative approval.