As West Sacramento Eases Drought Rules, Focus Remains On Conservation

WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As Californians conserve, water districts across the state have started lifting mandatory water restrictions.

West Sacramento water managers say after a good winter, the city has enough water for the next few years.

The flowers will be a little brighter in West Sacramento and the grass will be a little greener.

The sprayground is back open after years of drought, as city workers improved nozzles to cut back on water.

The city had been under orders to cut back on water use by 28 percent. Now it's moved from a Stage 3 water emergency to zero cutbacks with a word of caution.

"We are hoping for long-term conservation efforts trying to make conservation a way of life," said Paulina Benner.

The city says it has enough water for the next three years and will allow people to set their own lawn watering schedules.

City officials emphasize they're still enforcing water-wasting regulations, regardless of the state of the drought, and citations will be coming to those not using water wisely.