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Sacramento Report: Local Beaches Get Extension to Clean Up Water

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The Regional Water Quality Control Board granted a four-year reprieve to cities that aren't meeting water quality standards for dry weather. A dozen cities including San Diego signed onto the plan, saying it provides extra time needed to clean up pollution. Environmentalists opposed the order, arguing it amounts to a Get Out of Jail Free card for cities.

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Sacramento Report: Local Beaches Get Extension to Clean Up Water

San Diego’s 20-year battle of the beaches reached a standdown — for now at least. On Wednesday the Regional Water Quality Control Board granted a four-year reprieve to cities that aren’t meeting water quality standards for dry weather. It approved an order that forestalls penalties for excessive bacteria levels at local creeks and beaches until 2028. A dozen cities including San Diego signed onto the plan, saying it provides extra time needed t…

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