1. Pure Water Southern California Remains the District's Top Local Supply Priority — But Funding Levels Are Under Debate Metropolitan's board and public commenters emphasized that Pure Water SoCal is the only major infrastructure project that does not depend on climate-affected hydrology, functioning as both a new supply source and storage facilitator through groundwater basin recharge. However, a public commenter said budget alternatives discussed earlier would reduce the planned $150 million investment down to only the grant-funded portion. Over 50 organizations submitted a letter urging the board to maintain the full $150 million commitment. Growers should watch this closely, as Pure Water's progress directly affects long-term regional supply reliability and rate trajectories.
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