Major water users face penalties for failing to report their consumption. The governor has instructed a state board to enforce compliance with reporting rules. Some companies may have broken laws by not providing required information.
Action will be taken against past violations and steps will be taken to ensure future compliance. The board has been directed to use its authority to penalize non-compliant companies.
Further details are available from the source, including the governor's comments on the importance of protecting water resources. Companies that use large amounts of water, such as data centers, are being targeted in this enforcement effort.
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