The Sacramento region used less water in January compared to the previous two years despite the dry and warm weather, according to local water use data submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and the Regional Water Authority.
According to a press release from RWA, water use in January 2015 dropped 18% compared to the same month last year, and dropped 3% compared to January 2013, the year the State Board uses for comparison. RWA represents water providers in Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties.