Inicio Governor Declares Drought in All 58 Counties Governor Declares Drought in All 58 Counties Posted: Monday, November 1, 2021 Governor Gavin Newsom declared drought in all 58 counties on October 19, asking all Californians to voluntarily reduce water use by 15 percent compared to 2020 levels. Due to several decades of investments in local water supply, Orange County was among the last counties added to the declaration. Mesa Water asks customers to use water wisely. For water efficiency tips, visit the Drought Central page on our website