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O.C.'s water supply, continued ...
IRWD and Santa Ana officials disagree. The IRWD believes the public has been given a multitude of information regarding the situation, and it says its customers have shown their concern by using water more resourcefully. Santa Ana officials assert that its water conservation programs and water-rate structuring systems have reduced water consumption.
"Santa Ana has one of the most efficient water-use rates in the state of California," according to the city's response. This signals that businesses and residents of Santa Ana are aware of the problems the region's water supply is facing.
Costa Mesa officials partially agree, but until customers are forced to take drastic steps, they may not realize the true depth of the situation. Mission Viejo is neutral; the City Council believes the amount of knowledge and prices factor into consumer decisions.
Finding 4: "Orange County is uniquely fortunate to have a vast, high-quality, well-managed groundwater basin serving its northern geographical area. However, in its southern reaches, it has an equally large, high-growth area with virtually no available groundwater resources."
(a) "The difference in groundwater availability creates a 'haves versus have-nots' situation that is conducive to inherent conflicts."
Santa Ana and Costa Mesa officials disagree with the finding, while Anaheim officials disagree only partially. San Juan Capistrano officials agree, but state that it hasn't experienced anything that would cause conflicts. The IRWD agrees with the first section, but it disagrees with the second, because North County was developed with the understanding that the groundwater basin and imported water would supply the residents; South County relies heavily on imported supplies. Mission Viejo did not include an answer to this in its letter.
Among the recommendations suggested by the Grand Jury: "Each Orange County municipal planning agency, in cooperation with its respective water supply agency, should prepare for adoption by its city council, a dedicated Water Element to its General Plan in conjunction with a future update, not to exceed June 30, 2010."
Many of the entities listed said they would not be implementing the recommendation, due to the fact that such a program is already under way or current financial obligations – stemming from California's economic crisis – would impede the funds they would need to begin the program.
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O.C.'s water supply, continued ...
IRWD and Santa Ana officials disagree. The IRWD believes the public has been given a multitude of information regarding the situation, and it says its customers have shown their concern by using water more resourcefully. Santa Ana officials assert that its water conservation programs and water-rate structuring systems have reduced water consumption."Santa Ana has one of the most efficient water-use rates in the state of California," according to the city's response. This signals that businesses and residents of Santa Ana are aware of the problems the region's water supply is facing.
Costa Mesa officials partially agree, but until customers are forced to take drastic steps, they may not realize the true depth of the situation. Mission Viejo is neutral; the City Council believes the amount of knowledge and prices factor into consumer decisions.
Finding 4: "Orange County is uniquely fortunate to have a vast, high-quality, well-managed groundwater basin serving its northern geographical area. However, in its southern reaches, it has an equally large, high-growth area with virtually no available groundwater resources."
(a) "The difference in groundwater availability creates a 'haves versus have-nots' situation that is conducive to inherent conflicts."
Santa Ana and Costa Mesa officials disagree with the finding, while Anaheim officials disagree only partially. San Juan Capistrano officials agree, but state that it hasn't experienced anything that would cause conflicts. The IRWD agrees with the first section, but it disagrees with the second, because North County was developed with the understanding that the groundwater basin and imported water would supply the residents; South County relies heavily on imported supplies. Mission Viejo did not include an answer to this in its letter.
Among the recommendations suggested by the Grand Jury: "Each Orange County municipal planning agency, in cooperation with its respective water supply agency, should prepare for adoption by its city council, a dedicated Water Element to its General Plan in conjunction with a future update, not to exceed June 30, 2010."
Many of the entities listed said they would not be implementing the recommendation, due to the fact that such a program is already under way or current financial obligations – stemming from California's economic crisis – would impede the funds they would need to begin the program.
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Natural gas-fueled trucks set to replace diesel vehicles at 2 Southern California ports
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