June 2014 - Issue Brief: The Untapped Potential of California’s Water Supply: Efficiency, Reuse, and Stormwater - California is suffering from a third year of drought, with near-record-low reservoirs, mountain snowpack, soil moisture, and river runoff. As a direct result, far less water than usual is available for cities, farms, and natural ecosystems. There are far-reaching effects that will intensify if dry conditions persist.