Basic maintenance and repairs have been made in subsequent decades. But upgrades necessary to keep it in top condition were deferred, in part from a rate freeze that was in effect for years. |
I'm not going to criticize other departments. I'm just going to speak to the quality of our water. |
I've always dreamed of coming to see Punxsutawney Phil. It's in my genes. I have just always wanted to do this. |
There is a general lack of awareness about wastewater issues in the community. People are more in tune with the water issues because of the 2002 bond measure passed to [improve their water supply]. |
Though rates will triple by 2015 to pay for the program, rates will remain at or below other California cities. |
We will look at new alternative ways to improve our wastewater system. But nothing has been decided on because we want the public to have a say in what types of upgrades the project should encompass. |