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Modesto’s wastewater treatment plant is currently undergoing a $150 million upgrade.

The City of Riverside is the first to file suit against the State Water Resources Control Board, a mere days after unprecedented water restriction went into effect.

Amid fierce criticism from environmental protection groups, the coffee giant Starbucks has decided to cease water bottling operations in the parched Golden State.

Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration has increased penalties for state water wasters, creating a new $10,000 fine for the grossest offenders of new state water standards.

Gov. Jerry Brown will meet with city mayors Tuesday to discuss the drought and other issues in Sacramento.

Gov. Jerry Brown reacted angrily to a state appeals court ruling Monday that will hamper his efforts to force urban water users to cut their use by 25%

Talk about bad timing.

In the middle of the worst drought in California’s recorded history, a central valley town is questioning the proposed opening of a new water park.

California’s largest water wholesaler announced this week it would begin rationing the water it allocates to 26 cities and local water agencies around Southern California.

As part of an ongoing effort to cut costs, the city of Hemet is contemplating contracting out its water services.

In part of the city’s ongoing efforts to save water, Burbank is going dirty.