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MEETING NOTES: North Kern Water Storage District board members hope a new groundwater plan will be reviewed by state regulators

November 22, 2023

• by Sonia Lemus, freelance for SJV Water

* “Meeting Notes” is a new feature focused on Kern County water districts, paid for by a grant from the James B. McClatchy Foundation. Please consider supporting SJV Water so we can continue this important coverage. Meeting: North Kern Water Storage District board of directors. Date: Nov. 8, 2023 Agenda and board packet: CLICK HERE…

Drinking Water • Floods

Who’s in charge? Unanswered questions spark frustration as weeks of water disruption have dragged into months for residents of Springville

August 15, 2023

• by Jesse Vad, SJV Water

Since the devastating floods of March 10, a community of about 1,000 people has been paying, on average, $150 a month for undrinkable water that is only available intermittently. So far, no government agencies have stepped up to take control of the situation, or give clear answers to residents. Aside from wanting water, residents want…

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MEETING NOTES: North Kern Water Storage District board members hope a new groundwater plan will be reviewed by state regulators

Who’s in charge? Unanswered questions spark frustration as weeks of water disruption have dragged into months for residents of Springville

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