Unlike other parts of the state, Southern California has avoided the worst of the drought-inspired water restrictions because of ample supplies. A water supply alert is the third of four escalating phases in its water supply framework, with the fourth phase — a water supply allocation — being the most extreme. Where does the Southern California water supply stand? The State Water Project has already reduced MWD’s water allocation from 10% to 5%, officials said. Newsom’s drought emergency declaration excludes almost all of Southern California, where the drought picture is much less dire.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 18, 2021 15:45 UTC