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Groundwater Sustainability Plan Amendments

A resident asked whether the site is pumping well water and whether the county's moratorium on new wells near the Superfund site still stands. Staff said the three identified wells aren't used for drinking water and the Stanislaus County moratorium remains in place.

5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 10, 2026

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Sewer and Water Rate Increases

Water service fees brought in $3.3 million but the fund ended with just $4 million in unrestricted reserves — not much cushion for emergency repairs or future projects. Staff have put out an RFP for a water rate study and proposals are being evaluated.

9 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Nov 10, 2026