Recent storms across California were a welcome relief from five years of record low rainfall for Los Angeles, but Santa Monica’s groundwater, the City’s major supply of water, will take years to rebound from the drought.

Due to the long-term effects of drought, the City of Santa Monica will maintain its current drought restrictions including water use allowances and penalties for exceeding allowances.

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