There is a new effort that aims to expand access to drinking water across California. The state is working to adapt to hotter, drier conditions by creating new regulations for converting wastewater to high-quality drinking water. Officials say it clears the way for water systems to recycle and reuse millions of gallons of water per day. The State Water Resources Control Board unanimously approved the regulations in December 2023. California invested 24 million dollars in research problems to ensure the water would be safe to drink.