(06:35) CALIFORNIA – State water officials have reported a drop in water use in July. Consumers exceeded state mandated water restrictions in June with a 27 percent reduction. Last month, residents cut water use by 31 percent. Data shows that 290 water suppliers met or exceeded the 25 percent conservation target in July, which is an increase from 265 in June. The latest numbers are being attributed to a number of factors including heavy rains in southern California and strict enforcement. (S.G.)
