California is entering a new phase of water conservation by requiring hundreds of cities and other urban suppliers serving 95% of residents to meet new mandates by 2040. Suppliers serving roughly a third of Californians won't need to cut water use to meet the requirements. Coastal California is expected to escape relatively unscathed, while inland communities will face far steeper conservation requirements. State data show that of a dozen water systems projected to face cuts of 40% or more, seven are located in the Central Valley, where many suppliers already struggle with water availability and quality. Suppliers will have to develop rebates, fee structures and other ways to provide incentives for people to use less water.

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