Challenges and Legislation for Water Quality in Kern County
Dive into the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities in providing adequate water sources and meeting drinking water standards. Explore pressing water quality issues in Kern County, including nitrate, arsenic, uranium, and 1,2,3-Trichloropropane. Learn about key legislation such as Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWMP), Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and the Human Right to Water (HR2W) in California.
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Challenges to DACs Adequate water source Providing water that meets drinking water standards Adequate TMF technical, managerial and financial ability to operate a public water system.
Pressing Water Quality Issues Kern County drinking water issues Nitrate Arsenic Uranium 1,2,3-Trichloropropane (TCP) proposed drinking water standard
Legislation for DACs Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWMP) - DWR's IRWM story began in 2002 when the Regional Water Management Planning Act (SB 1672) was passed by the Legislature. Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) which was enacted with landmark legislation in 2014. SB 88 Mandatory Consolidation for DACs that lack TMF passed in 2015.
Human Right to Water (HR2W) On Sept. 25, 2012, Gov. Brown signed Assembly Bill 685, making California the first state in the nation to recognize that every human being has the right to safe, clean, affordable and accessible water... The State Water Board adopted a resolution on Feb. 16, 2016, identifying the human right to water as a top priority and core value of the State and Regional Water Boards. Human Right to Water Portal http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/hr2w/index.shtml
