Community Water Center

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Clean water is a human right, not a privilege. Based in CA Central Valley & Central Coast, our work is devoted to community-driven solutions for water justice. communitywatercenter.org

We are disappointed that Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1125, a bill that would have addressed water affordability & ensured that all families have access to safe & affordable water. Thank you to Senator Menjivar, who championed this bill. We will continue to fight for affordable water.

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🚧 A few quick updates from the construction in East Orosi, which continues to move forward. Construction is on track and expected to be completed by Fall 2027. If you live in E. Orosi and have a water or wastewater emergency, please get in touch with the county at 559-624-700.

"Funding for a state drinking water program, vital to many communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley that struggle with groundwater contamination and scarcity, is secure for one more year after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed three budget bills into law on Friday. " sjvwater.org/safer-progra...

SAFER program safe - for now – SJV Water

Funding for a state drinking water program, vital to many communities throughout the San Joaquin Valley that struggle with groundwater contamination and

sjvwater.org

"There are a ton of dairies in Tulare County, leading to nitrate contamination, which can have serious health impacts on residents. Specifically, a very serious health impact that can happen to infants is called blue baby syndrome," Kjia Rivers www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/n...

New California rules target dairy manure pollution, groundwater contamination

Over 900 dairy farms and millions of cows — that's what takes up much of California's Central Valley. Now, those same farms face a new reality: stricter regulations on water pollution.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us last night as we celebrated 20 years of advancing our mission of water justice for all! 🎉 This celebration was a reminder of how strong we are when we work together to achieve safe, affordable water for all Californians.💧✊

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“With 900,000 Californians gaining access to safe drinking water through SAFER, guaranteeing $171 million for 2026–27 is an important step toward ensuring that communities still fighting for solutions can have safe, reliable water flowing from their taps." midvalleytimes.com/article/news...

Sen. Hurtado secures funds for safe water - Mid Valley Times

Senator Melissa Hurtado secures $171 million in the upcoming fiscal budget for the SAFER program that protects drinking water across the state

midvalleytimes.com

"There's current samples of what is going to be the capacity, but we won't really know until the Spring of next year when its construction for the well is kind of completed, and then we'll be able to reach out to households in the area."-Chris De Leon abc30.com/post/clean-w...

Clean water access for 106 homes in East Orosi, nearby residents hopeful they will also be included

After several years, access to clean water will soon be a reality for 106 homes in East Orosi.

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