Friday Top of the Scroll: California’s 2021 drought – What’s happening now and what the water shortages mean for you
In the Bay Area, most people get their water from big utilities that have lots of water, even during a drought. Your tap is not at risk of running dry…. The most severe water challenges will be in rural communities outside the Bay Area, where many depend on wells.
Related articles:
- The Washington Post: California facing drought crisis as water shortages mount and fire danger escalates
- ABC 10: Top-level drought grows in Northern California
- Napa Register: As drought worsens, water conservation front of mind ahead of Napa Valley’s tourism rebound
- Sacramento Bee: How the drought is closing a popular Lake Tahoe summer activity
- The Hill: Three-quarters of California now in extreme drought — and wildfire season coming fast
- Press Democrat: Sonoma County, North Bay now considered to be in ‘exceptional drought’
- Fort Bragg Advocate-News: Water everywhere — and not a drop to drink
- Ukiah Daily Journal: Environment – Controlling water in our region – Part 1
- News Channel 3: What you need to know about drought, water, and fire danger in the Coachella Valley
- Milpitas Beat: Milpitas plans for water system improvements as California’s droughts worsen
- Lake County News: City of Lakeport asks residents to conserve water