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Board postpones upcoming groundwater testing to consult regional water board and GSI
Summary
Los Olivos CSD agreed to postpone the November groundwater monitoring round and to seek input from GSI and the regional water board on timing, frequency and potential cost sharing after public and board questions about rain, timing and expense.
The board discussed the next round of groundwater monitoring scheduled for the following week under a three‑year contract with GSI. Public commenters and directors questioned whether recent heavy rains could skew results and whether the district should continue testing twice yearly or move to an annual schedule to reduce costs.
Staff reported testing costs of roughly $14,000 per test, which at twice yearly frequency would amount to about $30,000 per year. Directors agreed to pause the upcoming round and ask staff to consult with the regional water board and GSI about optimal timing, frequency and possible cost‑sharing; the board directed staff to return with recommendations next month. "About $14,000 to get retention per year," staff said when describing the testing cost.
