State money coming to help Big Basin Water Company customers
State money coming to help Big Basin Water Company customers KSBW Monterey
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Santa Cruz County Receives State Grant for Safe Drinking Water
Santa Cruz County is receiving state funding to ensure access to safe drinking water for customers in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The county has announced that they have been granted $850,000 from the state to support the community served by Big Basin Water Company.
Emergency Grant for Safe Drinking Water
The emergency one-time grant was sought in response to the urgent drinking water supply, safety, and reliability issues faced by customers of Big Basin Water. The privately owned utility is currently operated under a court-appointed receiver, Serviam by Wright LLP.
Reasons for Receivership
The receivership was initiated by the county and obtained by the State Water Resources Control Board and the Attorney General due to water outages, chronic supply shortfalls, and substandard infrastructure.
Utilizing the Funding
The granted funds may be utilized to address system deficiencies, including drinking water shortages and necessary system upgrades. Supervisor Bruce McPherson stated, “This funding is good news for Big Basin customers, but we still have a long way to go as we work together for permanent and positive change.”
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally | Not mentioned in the article |
| SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | 6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management | Not mentioned in the article |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
The SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation is addressed in the article. It discusses the issue of safe drinking water supply and the need for improvements in the water infrastructure.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
The specific target under SDG 6 that can be identified based on the article’s content is:
- 6.1 By 2030, achieve universal and equitable access to safe and affordable drinking water for all.
- 6.3 By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
- 6.b Support and strengthen the participation of local communities in improving water and sanitation management.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
No, the article does not mention or imply any specific indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
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Source: ksbw.com
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