San Diego County has 'sufficient' water supplies through 2045

SAN DIEGO (CNS) – San Diego County Water Authority officials say the region has sufficient supplies to meet the needs of the region through 2045 – even through multiple dry years.

On Monday, May 10, Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded a drought emergency declaration from Sonoma and Mendocino counties to 41 counties in northern and central California.

“Governor Newsom's latest drought emergency declaration is a grim reminder of the growing water supply challenges across California – and of the value of three decades of our collective dedication to use water efficiently combined with strategic investment...