Question

you waste, you pay
1 since 2013, california has had a water problem. there is not
enough water for everyone. in 2014, the governor told people to
use 20 percent less water. the needs for water vary across the
state.
2 california has 10 water districts. in each one, experts decide
how much water people can use. they look at how the land is
used. they look at how many people live at each address. one
district allows each person to use 50 gallons of water per day.
anyone who uses more than that is subject to fines.
3 districts also set times for watering gardens and lawns.
people can water on different days. they cannot water more than
10 or 15 minutes. no one can water during the day. it is too hot. in
some cities, fines for breaking these laws go as high as $1,000.
4 people who use too much water are fined. they also pay
california wants these new laws to lead to
less water use.
cleaner water.
lower water costs.
more small farms.

Explanation:

The text mentions California's water problem and laws like setting water - use limits, fining over - users, and regulating watering times. These are all aimed at reducing water consumption.

Answer:

less water use.