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Water idea: Modesto sees revenue, irrigation for West Side

Posted by: Maven on January 12, 2010 at 3:38 pm

From the Modesto Bee:

“Farmers need water. The city needs money. Modesto officials say they have a plan that could help both parties.

The city is looking at piping its treated waste water to water-starved growers on the West Side, where it would be used to irrigate crops.

The city would sell the treated water to the Del Puerto Water District, a 45,000-acre span along Interstate 5 that’s been hard hit by the water shortage.

The plan could move closer to reality with a Modesto City Council vote tonight. The council will consider whether to pay $25,000 toward a feasibility study of the project. … “

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January 12, 2010 · Filed Under San Joaquin Valley

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