Irrigation company responds after Caldwell residents share frustrations over paying for unreceived services
Irrigation company responds after Caldwell residents share frustrations over paying for unreceived services Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls
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Residents of Caldwell frustrated over lack of irrigation services
More residents of Caldwell have come forward voicing their frustrations over paying for irrigation without actually getting any services. Golden Gate Irrigation has responded, asking for community members living in Precinct 2 or Precinct 3 to contact White Peterson in Nampa if they are interested in serving their community.
- Golden Gate responds to frustrated homeowners.
- Caldwell Homeowners living in precinct 2 and 3 are encouraged to serve their community by joining the board.
- Golden Gate asking the city for help in the future once they are ready to move forward with much needed repairs.
(Below is the transcript from the broadcast story)
Residents express frustration over lack of irrigation services
“My yard is gone maybe I don’t need to cut the grass,” said Caldwell resident Juan Toledo.
Juan Toledo and his family live in the Golden Gate Irrigation District and say they’ve been dealing with improper irrigation for years, leaving their lawn in poor condition.
“$121 last year and $121 this year again,” said Toledo.
Toledo says he’s contacted Golden Gate more than once and instead of a solution, he was told to water his grass with city water.
“So I’m gonna pay for it twice?,” said Toledo.
As we reported earlier this week, many residents in the Golden Gate irrigation district are sharing these frustrations, going months or in some cases years without proper irrigation.
“What can we do? Do I get a lawyer?,” said Toledo.
Golden Gate Irrigation seeks community involvement
Golden Gate’s legal representation has shed light on the reasons behind the lack of irrigation services. They explain that the irrigation system itself is over 100 years old and in dire need of upgrades and improvements. However, in order to make these necessary changes, they need to fill vacant seats on their board.
They have issued a statement saying, “The district is suffering from a lack of public engagement which affects its ability to manage its affairs and take the necessary steps in the plan for improvement.”
They further explain that one seat has been vacant for more than a year and they are seeking public interest in filling two board seats to achieve the quorum needed by law to conduct business and move forward with their plan to make necessary improvements.
Golden Gate Irrigation has also been in touch with city officials seeking assistance and they plan to seek grant funding to cover some costs of the much-needed repairs.
Residents hope for improvements
Donna Bednores, another Caldwell resident, says some of the repairs are needed on her property where a broken pipe leaves her lawn flooded. She has been using city water, which has spiked her monthly bill to $200.
“I’m on a fixed income so it’s not very good. If they get something done, that would be wonderful so I can use the irrigation and not have to use my hose,” said Bednores.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 15: Life on Land
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity.
- SDG 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums.
- SDG 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- Indicator 6.4.1: Change in water-use efficiency over time.
- Indicator 11.1.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing.
- Indicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | Target 6.4: By 2030, substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and ensure sustainable withdrawals and supply of freshwater to address water scarcity and substantially reduce the number of people suffering from water scarcity. | Indicator 6.4.1: Change in water-use efficiency over time. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.1: By 2030, ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services and upgrade slums. | Indicator 11.1.1: Proportion of urban population living in slums, informal settlements, or inadequate housing. |
| SDG 15: Life on Land | Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements. | Indicator 15.1.1: Forest area as a proportion of total land area. |
Source: kivitv.com
