Public commenters press panel for enforceable nitrate limits and data transparency

Jan 16, 2026

During public comment, community and public-interest groups urged the State Water Resources Control Board expert panel to recommend enforceable final discharge limits with timelines and to favor data transparency over anonymity to ensure accountability and data quality.

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Public commenters at the Jan. 14 expert panel meeting urged the panel to recommend clear, enforceable final discharge limits for nitrogen loading and to prioritize transparent farm-level reporting. Speakers argued that targets alone will not drive the reductions needed to protect drinking-water sources.

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