The coronavirus sparked a lot of water-related questions and
issues when the pandemic moved into California in 2020.
Below are the latest articles on the topic as they appeared in
our Aquafornia news aggregate.
Navajo Nation leaders say failing septic and solid waste
systems are becoming an increasing concern in many areas of the
reservation. One tribal lawmaker has gathered nearly 170
accounts from residents of Blue Gap, Many Farms and other
chapters about deficient sanitation facilities in homes.
Officials say it’s a serious environmental contamination issue
that threatens land and water and creates significant health
risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some Santa Paula residents with overdue water bills are getting
a break thanks to a state grant for COVID-19 pandemic relief.
The city is using $366,000 in funds from the State Water
Resources Control Board through the California Water and
Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program to cover overdue
residential and commercial water bill payments as a result of
the pandemic, according to a news release.
