Drought Without Rationing
01/07/2026
1961 brought a third straight year of drought, driving water use to record highs—over 56.5 billion gallons delivered and peak demand of 330 million gallons in a single day. Despite the pressure, California Water Service maintained full service without rationing, while laying the groundwork for long-term growth.
1961 brought a third straight year of drought, driving water use to record highs—over 56.5 billion gallons delivered and peak demand of 330 million gallons in a single day. Despite the pressure, California Water Service maintained full service without rationing, while laying the groundwork for long-term growth.