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Home Page | California State Water Resources Control Board
CalWATRS
Explore CalWATRS, the State Water Board's new online water rights data system and mapping tool.
Conservation as a Way of Life
The State Water Board approved a nation-leading conservation regulation to create a new way of managing urban water use.
State Water Resources Control Board’s role in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Temporary Groundwater Recharge Permits
New streamlined temporary permits can help further state efforts to capture and preserve stormwater during high flow events.
Lead & Copper Rule
Learn about revisions and improvements issued regarding this federal rule, created to protect public health by reducing lead and copper levels in drinking water.
State Water Board Racial Equity Action Plan
The 2024 Annual Update is available and documents the progress made toward the actions prioritized for 2023 through 2025.
Highlights
CalWATRS
Explore CalWATRS, the State Water Board's new online water rights data system and mapping tool.
Learn More
Conservation as a California Way of Life
The State Water Board, with input from interested parties, approved a regulation to create a new way of managing urban water use.
Learn More
State Water Resources Control Board's role in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Learn More
Temporary Groundwater Recharge Permits
New streamlined temporary permits can help further state efforts to capture and preserve stormwater during high flow events.
Learn More
Lead & Copper Rule
Learn about revisions and improvements issued regarding this federal rule, created to protect public health by reducing lead and copper levels in drinking water.
Learn More
State Water Board Racial Equity Action Plan
The 2023 Annual Update is available and documents the progress made toward the actions prioritized for 2023 through 2025.
Learn More
Upcoming Events
Wastewater Needs Assessment Advisory Group Meeting
April 24, 2026
Notice
|
Program Page
Board Meeting
May 5, 2026
Board Workshop
May 6, 2026
Water Quality Certification Fees Stakeholder Meeting (10:30am)
May 6, 2026
Program Page
Remote Meeting
- Information on how to participate in State Water Board meetings remotely
2026 Meeting Calendar
Meeting broadcasts
Operator Certification Exams
Drinking Water Operator Certification Exam
Wastewater Operator Certification Exam
The State Water Board’s Digital Publication,
Ebb and Flow
Cutting the Green Tape Saves 6 months a Project
California is revitalizing rivers 6 months faster with streamlined Water Boards restoration permits.
One project has brought a threatened fish population back from 3,000 coho salmon to 30,000 per spawning season.
Read the Story
In Focus...
California's Progress Removing Single-walled Storage Tanks
Leaking fuel and hazardous waste can pollute our water systems.
Single-walled storage tanks
must close by January 1, 2026
.
99%
of these tanks are now closed.
See California's Progress
Groundwater Recharge Permits
85%
of Californians depend on groundwater for all or part of their water needs.
Faster, lower-cost, 5-year permits allow California to store more water underground for future droughts.
Get the Facts
Announcements
Loading latest announcements…
California Governor
Gavin Newsom
Visit Governor's Website
Secretary for Environmental Protection
Yana Garcia
Visit the Secretary's page
Board Chair
E. Joaquin Esquivel
Visit the Water Board Members' page
Executive Director
Eric Oppenheimer
Visit the Executive Team page
Need Translation or Interpretation Services?
The California Water Boards provides Language Access services in any language at no cost to you.
To request these services, or file a complaint, click on the button below to open the language access form.
The form is available in English, Español (Spanish), Tagalog, 中文 (Simplified Chinese), 한국인 (Korean), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi).
Request Language Services
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Join The Water Boards Team
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Most Visited Program Pages
Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution System Operators
Water Conservation Portal Emergency Regulations
Drinking Water Programs
Wastewater Operator Certification Program
State and Regional Water Boards Map
Public Water Systems Operator Certification Program
Water Quality Programs
Board Meeting Information and Calendar
Board Meeting Information Videos
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)
Industrial Stormwater Program
Storm Water Industrial Classification Codes (SIC)
Storm Water Program
Industrial General Permit 2014-0057-DWQ
SMARTS - Industrial Help Guides
Information for Public Drinking Water Systems
Search Beach Monitoring Data
Contact Us
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Water Rights Programs
California Drinking Water Related Laws
Featured Topics
More Topics...
Student Programs
Visit Our New Student Programs page.
Learn More
Employment
Visit Our New Employment Homepage.
Learn More
Cannabis Cultivation
The State Water Board is developing and implementing new regulatory programs to address potential water quality and quantity issues related to cannabis cultivation.
Learn More
Water is a precious resource in California, and maintaining its quality is of utmost importance to safeguard the health of the public and the environment.
Statewide Campaigns
EPA Water Sense
Report an Environmental Concern
Save Our Water
Flex Alert
Register to Vote
Quick Links
Board Agendas
Fees
Make a Payment
Know your Rights
Help / Business Help
Uniform Grants Guidance
Resources
OIMA
CEDEN
Data & Databases
Drought Information
FAAST
Request Language Services
Solicitar Servicios Lingüísticos
My Water Quality
Performance Report
Tribal Affairs
Wastewater Arrearage Payment
Website Index
Working with the Board
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Board Priorities
Decisions Pending &
Opportunities for Public Participation
Employment
Frequently Asked Questions
Grants & Loans
Laws / Regulations
Plans / Policies
Public Records Center
Publications / Forms
Website Accessibility Certification
Copyright ©
State of California
The California Water Boards include the
State Water Resources Control Board
and nine
Regional Boards
The State Water Board is one of six environmental entities operating under
the authority of the California Environmental Protection Agency
CalEPA
|
ARB
|
CalRecycle
|
DPR
|
DTSC
|
OEHHA
|
SWRCB
.
CalWATRS
Explore CalWATRS, the State Water Board's new online water rights data system and mapping tool.
Conservation as a Way of Life
The State Water Board approved a nation-leading conservation regulation to create a new way of managing urban water use.
State Water Resources Control Board’s role in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Temporary Groundwater Recharge Permits
New streamlined temporary permits can help further state efforts to capture and preserve stormwater during high flow events.
Lead & Copper Rule
Learn about revisions and improvements issued regarding this federal rule, created to protect public health by reducing lead and copper levels in drinking water.
State Water Board Racial Equity Action Plan
The 2024 Annual Update is available and documents the progress made toward the actions prioritized for 2023 through 2025.
Highlights
CalWATRS
Explore CalWATRS, the State Water Board's new online water rights data system and mapping tool.
Learn More
Conservation as a California Way of Life
The State Water Board, with input from interested parties, approved a regulation to create a new way of managing urban water use.
Learn More
State Water Resources Control Board's role in the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)
Learn More
Temporary Groundwater Recharge Permits
New streamlined temporary permits can help further state efforts to capture and preserve stormwater during high flow events.
Learn More
Lead & Copper Rule
Learn about revisions and improvements issued regarding this federal rule, created to protect public health by reducing lead and copper levels in drinking water.
Learn More
State Water Board Racial Equity Action Plan
The 2023 Annual Update is available and documents the progress made toward the actions prioritized for 2023 through 2025.
Learn More
Upcoming Events
Wastewater Needs Assessment Advisory Group Meeting
April 24, 2026
Notice
|
Program Page
Board Meeting
May 5, 2026
Board Workshop
May 6, 2026
Water Quality Certification Fees Stakeholder Meeting (10:30am)
May 6, 2026
Program Page
Remote Meeting
- Information on how to participate in State Water Board meetings remotely
2026 Meeting Calendar
Meeting broadcasts
Operator Certification Exams
Drinking Water Operator Certification Exam
Wastewater Operator Certification Exam
The State Water Board’s Digital Publication,
Ebb and Flow
Cutting the Green Tape Saves 6 months a Project
California is revitalizing rivers 6 months faster with streamlined Water Boards restoration permits.
One project has brought a threatened fish population back from 3,000 coho salmon to 30,000 per spawning season.
Read the Story
In Focus...
California's Progress Removing Single-walled Storage Tanks
Leaking fuel and hazardous waste can pollute our water systems.
Single-walled storage tanks
must close by January 1, 2026
.
99%
of these tanks are now closed.
See California's Progress
Groundwater Recharge Permits
85%
of Californians depend on groundwater for all or part of their water needs.
Faster, lower-cost, 5-year permits allow California to store more water underground for future droughts.
Get the Facts
Announcements
Loading latest announcements…
California Governor
Gavin Newsom
Visit Governor's Website
Secretary for Environmental Protection
Yana Garcia
Visit the Secretary's page
Board Chair
E. Joaquin Esquivel
Visit the Water Board Members' page
Executive Director
Eric Oppenheimer
Visit the Executive Team page
Need Translation or Interpretation Services?
The California Water Boards provides Language Access services in any language at no cost to you.
To request these services, or file a complaint, click on the button below to open the language access form.
The form is available in English, Español (Spanish), Tagalog, 中文 (Simplified Chinese), 한국인 (Korean), Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese), ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi).
Request Language Services
Get Social with Us!
X
YouTube
Join The Water Boards Team
Visit our Employment page
Visit our Student Programs page
Can't find what you're looking for?
Visit our Programs page
Visit our Website Index page
Visit our key Search Terms page
Search using the above menu bar Search tool
Most Visited Program Pages
Drinking Water Treatment & Distribution System Operators
Water Conservation Portal Emergency Regulations
Drinking Water Programs
Wastewater Operator Certification Program
State and Regional Water Boards Map
Public Water Systems Operator Certification Program
Water Quality Programs
Board Meeting Information and Calendar
Board Meeting Information Videos
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program (ELAP)
Industrial Stormwater Program
Storm Water Industrial Classification Codes (SIC)
Storm Water Program
Industrial General Permit 2014-0057-DWQ
SMARTS - Industrial Help Guides
Information for Public Drinking Water Systems
Search Beach Monitoring Data
Contact Us
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Water Rights Programs
California Drinking Water Related Laws
Featured Topics
More Topics...
Student Programs
Visit Our New Student Programs page.
Learn More
Employment
Visit Our New Employment Homepage.
Learn More
Cannabis Cultivation
The State Water Board is developing and implementing new regulatory programs to address potential water quality and quantity issues related to cannabis cultivation.
Learn More
Water is a precious resource in California, and maintaining its quality is of utmost importance to safeguard the health of the public and the environment.
Statewide Campaigns
EPA Water Sense
Report an Environmental Concern
Save Our Water
Flex Alert
Register to Vote
Quick Links
Board Agendas
Fees
Make a Payment
Know your Rights
Help / Business Help
Uniform Grants Guidance
Resources
OIMA
CEDEN
Data & Databases
Drought Information
FAAST
Request Language Services
Solicitar Servicios Lingüísticos
My Water Quality
Performance Report
Tribal Affairs
Wastewater Arrearage Payment
Website Index
Working with the Board
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Board Priorities
Decisions Pending &
Opportunities for Public Participation
Employment
Frequently Asked Questions
Grants & Loans
Laws / Regulations
Plans / Policies
Public Records Center
Publications / Forms
Website Accessibility Certification
Copyright ©
State of California
The California Water Boards include the
State Water Resources Control Board
and nine
Regional Boards
The State Water Board is one of six environmental entities operating under
the authority of the California Environmental Protection Agency
CalEPA
|
ARB
|
CalRecycle
|
DPR
|
DTSC
|
OEHHA
|
SWRCB
.