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Commission hears drought metrics, SGMA reports and bills to watch including possible CEQA streamlining for recharge projects
Summary
Staff reported 142 households receiving hauled water, nearly 1,600 households enrolled in the bottled‑water program (about 140 drought‑related), falling well‑permit numbers, and legislative staff highlighted bills affecting recharge projects, fees and small community penalties.
Commission staff provided a drought update and related program metrics and then the legislative subcommittee summarized bills the commission is tracking.
On the drought update, staff reported 142 households receiving hauled water in Tulare County and nearly 1,600 households enrolled in the Bottled Water Program, of which about 140 were drought‑related enrollments; there were no new hauled‑water installs in January. Staff also noted a…
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