The state of California is taking steps to deal with dry weather. Governor Jerry Brown said last week that Californians must reduce their water use by 25 percent because of a lack of rainfall and snow.
Some local communities are developing new restrictions （限制）on water use.
This is California's fourth year of below-average rainfall since 2012. The lack of rain and snow has created moderate(中等的) to extreme drought conditions across the state.
Some of the state's water comes from northern California. It moves through waterways to the farm-rich Central Valley and water-hungry cities in the south. Farms use 80 percent of the state's water to produce much of the nation's fruit, vegetables and nuts.
In general, farmers are not required to follow the new water restrictions. But many growers have already faced cuts to the amount of water they can take from public water supplies. They now pump groundwater for crops, and eventually will face more limitations on using it.
Some of the new measures are already in place. Restaurants will face fines if they offer water to people who have not asked for it. Gilberto Cetina owns a restaurant in Los Angeles. He says the restrictions will save more than just drinking water.
Some Californians say they are prepared to help. State resident Nicole Dura plans to cut back on the amount of water she uses. "We can just do what we can – we turn off the water, and between brushing our teeth."
Other water restrictions will be coming for businesses, public agencies and California residents. Local communities and utility（多功能的） companies are tightening rules under appeals from the state.
Experts say there is no single solution to the state's water shortage. But they say education, better planning and stronger measures can help the state deal with its periodic droughts.
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