Drinking Water

MEETING NOTES: Bakersfield water board discusses consolidation, annexation of failing water systems

Meeting: City of Bakersfield Water board of directors Date: April 23, 2025 Agenda and Packet: CLICK HERE Main Topic: Old River Mutual Water Company and South Kern Mutual Water Company Mandatory Consolidation The Bakersfield Water Board held a special meeting the morning of April 23 to discuss a pending consolidation of two smaller, failing water […]

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