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Feuer bills on water conservation and quality approved by Assembly

Posted by: Maven on June 10, 2009 at 7:28 am

From the California Chronicle:

The California State Assembly has approved two bills by Assembly member Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) that will improve water efficiency and quality during California´s third consecutive drought year. AB 49 will reduce California´s urban per capita water use by 20 percent by December 31, 2020, and passed the Assembly with a vote of 43-30. AB 1366 addresses the problem of excess salinity caused by residential water softeners by giving greater discretion to local water agencies where surface and groundwater supplies are particularly susceptible to salt contamination. It passed the Assembly on a bipartisan vote of 60-16.

“We must promote stronger water efficiency standards now, or we will face severe statewide water shortages and irreparable environmental damage,” said Feuer. “By setting targets on water supplies today, AB 49 will help ensure that Californians will enjoy safe, high quality water in the future.”

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June 10, 2009 · Filed Under Conservation, Legislation - State & Federal

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