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Vote Set for Creation of New Water District in Town of Waterloo

Last week, Senate Bill 466 passed the Assembly Judiciary Committee unanimously, granting public water systems a blanket shield from civil liability.
Last year, state water regulators approved a nation-leading standard limiting chromium-6 to 10 parts per billion, a chemical linked to cancer over long-term exposure.
In counties from Sacramento to Merced, Scott Burritt said compliance will cost $400 million and double domestic rates, while Michael Amabile warned of a $65 million price tag equal to half his city’s budget.
Consumer Attorneys of California’s Mike Roth said after amendments, the organization is now satisfied and neutral.
Looking ahead, water districts warn compliance will cost tens of millions, raise rates and take years, as regulations aim to protect over 5 million Californians.

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The Press Democrat

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To fight cancer-causing ‘Erin Brockovich’ toxin, California may give water districts legal cover

Water bills are climbing as utilities clean up a chemical made infamous in “Erin Brockovich.” Should lawmakers give them cover from lawsuits while work continues?

2 days ago·Sonoma, United States

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Cal Matters

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To fight cancer-causing “Erin Brockovich” toxin, California may give water districts legal cover

In summary Water bills are climbing as utilities clean up a chemical made infamous in “Erin Brockovich.” Should lawmakers give them cover from lawsuits while work continues? Lawmakers are poised to give California’s water districts legal cover from lawsuits as they work to meet strict new state standards for a cancer-causing toxic chemical. It’s called hexavalent chromium, more commonly known as “chromium-6.” Drinking water with trace amounts o…

3 days ago·Sacramento, United States

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Finger Lakes Times

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Vote set for creation of new water district in town of Waterloo

WATERLOO — The town is reminding property owners on Edwards, Brewer, Hecker and Packwood roads that they are eligible to vote on whether they want to create a new water district.

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