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Board approves Watermaster response to PAC on Calleguas in‑lieu purchase, staff seeks clarifications on charges and timing
Summary
The board approved a staff response to the Policy Advisory Committee recommendation on purchasing imported water from Calleguas for basin replenishment but directed staff to seek clarity on Calleguas' capacity and readiness‑to‑serve charges, seasonal timing and allocation accounting before implementation.
Dr. Farai Kaseke, agency staff, presented a Watermaster response to the Policy Advisory Committee's recommendation report on an in‑lieu program to purchase imported water from Calleguas Municipal Water District for basin replenishment. The board voted to approve the Watermaster response report, but members requested additional clarity before any implementation.
Kaseke said the in‑lieu concept—delivering imported Calleguas water to reduce local pumping—has precedent in the region and could increase groundwater levels…
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