The Future Of Planning: Water Boards
Water boards in fast-growing cities are beginning to reject optimistic estimates of water supply -- effectively halting development.
"...Debates over water projections have erupted at a number of other water boards, making the once obscure bodies increasingly important as the state struggles to square a growing population with its water supply... [T]he board of the Newhall County Water District which supplies water to about 8,500 customers will consider rejecting the planning document that estimates the available water supplies for the entire valley, a move that could halt development within the district."
Thanks to Mindy Oliver
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Published on Thursday, January 29, 2004 in
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