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Metropolitan Water District chair outlines Colorado River cuts, Pure Water SoCal and local priorities
Summary
Adan Ortega, MWD board chair and San Fernando representative, told the council California faces roughly 440,000 acre-feet in cuts from the Colorado River, highlighted Pure Water SoCal (115M gallons/day first phase) and warned of expensive adaptation costs; he urged partnerships with Northern California watershed communities.
San Fernando — Adan Ortega, chair of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California board, briefed the City Council on regional water challenges and Metropolitan’s priorities.
Ortega told the council Metropolitan supplies water for about 19 million people across six counties and outlined ongoing Colorado River negotiations, saying climate-driven…
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