Water conservation in San Diego County and across the state bounced back substantially in March after a weak showing during several previous months.

On average, California’s urban water users saved a robust 24.3 percent in March as compared with just 12 percent the month before. The savings are measured against corresponding months in 2013, the benchmark year set by Gov. Jerry Brown’s emergency drought order.

Water suppliers in San Diego County saved an average of about 17 percent in March. That was a significant improvement from February, when many districts didn’t conserve any water or increased their consumption.