al , Los Angeles , Orange , Riverside , San Bernardino , San Diego , San Francisco , and Ventura . In addition , the proclamation requires local water providers to implement water shortage contingency plans that respond to local conditions and prepare for the possibility of a third dry year .
More information on the state ' s response to the drought and publicly available informational resources are available at https :// drought . ca . gov /.
10 TIPS TO SAVE WATER
1 . When washing dishes by hand , do not run the tap water . Fill the sink and wash them , and rinse afterward . 2 . Wash clothes only when the entire washing machine is full . 3 . Adjust sprinklers so water only waters lawns and shrubs . 4 . Water the garden early in the morning and in the afternoon to prevent evaporation of the sun . 5 . Check your home for leaks , and fix them .
6 . Reduce shower time by a minute or two . This can save