Monday, Jul 16 2012 2:26PM
Leading members of rural California communities gathered for a meeting sponsored by California Rural Legal Assistance and California Watch on July 14 to discuss issues related to poor water and sewage systems.
Leading members of rural California communities gathered for a meeting sponsored by California Rural Legal Assistance and California Watch on July 14 to discuss issues related to poor water and sewage systems, according to the Fresno Bee.
The two groups hosted the event to allow roughly 30 local leaders to voice their concerns about the lack of quality water and sewage systems in their communities, the paper reports. Additionally, attendees discussed the progress made thus far in repairing these systems and potential solutions to fix them.
At the meeting, Planada resident Carolina Arceo stated many living in her community are paying substantial costs for water. Some residents are paying as much for water as they are for rent, she added.
Meanwhile, Fairmead resident Nettie Amey said her community has been facing water- and sewage-related issues for a while.
"We're fighting the same things you are, and we've been fighting for quite some time," Amey told fellow attendees, according to the newspaper.
Water problems remain in rural communities statewide, despite seven bills signed by Governor Jerry Brown in late 2011 aimed at curbing these issues and providing cheaper, better-quality water water for the communities.
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The Fresno Bee