Water supply for underserved, marginalized communities of the Salinas Valley
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Water supply for under-served, marginalized communities of the Salinas Valley
On September 25th, 2012, Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 685, mandating safe drinking water access and affordability to all Californians as part of California's state policy. Agencies charged with implementation of water policies must make the basic human right of access to affordable, potable water part of their decision making process.
In Salinas Valley, disadvantaged communities face several challenges with respect to water quality. The degradation of ground water with pollutants such as Nitrates from agricultural fertilizers is one challenge. Salt water intrusion into fresh water aquifers due to over-pumping for both agricultural and urban use is another. These water quality concerns coupled with the fact that ground water is the primary water source for the Salinas Valley, make the goals of AB 685 a formidable challenge.
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