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"Monterey County Community Organizes For Clean Tap Water"

"A lot of money will soon be flowing into California communities with contaminated drinking water thanks to the new Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Fund.  Today at its meeting, the State Water Board will talk about how to implement that $1.4-billion program.

One community that could use the help is north of Moss Landing.  That’s where Ignacio Garcia lives with his family.  

At his house, it’s easier to get fresh eggs than a glass of fresh, clean water.  Here the chickens roam freely. But the drinking water doesn’t come from the tap.  Garcia has to buy it at the grocery store.

“We're for sure spending I think about $380, $400 a month on water,” says Garcia in Spanish.  His interview was later translated into English."

Krista Almanzan reports for KAZU August 20, 2019.

Source: KAZU, 08/23/2019