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    Groundskeeper Sanjay Ram, right,of the Department of General Services, waters plants lining the sidewalk around the state Capitol Tuesday, July 8, 2014, in Sacramento, Calif. State water regulators are considering fines up to $500 for excessive water use for things like irrigating lawns and car washing due to the state's severe drought. State officials say conservation efforts so far aren't producing enough results. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

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A survey revealed that Californians have increased their water usage amid the worst drought to hit the state in decades.

Meanwhile, California decided on Tuesday to come down hard on water wasters by imposing fines of up to $500 per violation.