A new study released by the U.S. Geological Survey finds that per capita water usage is at a record low. This decrease is thanks to new water-saving technologies and renewed conservation efforts across the nation, according to an Associated Press report.

Local areas continue to report record low water uses. In Pasadena, water usage was down 12% in the months of July and August compared to the same months last year. In Long Beach, water demand in September 2009 came in at over 16% below average. The City of Signal Hill also reports over 9% reduction compared to the past three years.

To further efforts of water conservation, Central Basin’s Southeast Water Reliability Project (SWRP) will bring billions of gallons of recycled water to the District’s service area, reducing the dependence of our imported water supplies. California is the most parched state in the country, but efforts continue to pay off as cities, water agencies and community groups work to increase water conservation awareness.

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