1. Nearly $875,000 in Federal Funding for Water Quality Laboratory Upgrade Improvement District No. 4 (ID4) reported it had received news it will be receiving approximately $875,000 in federal grant funding, with the opportunity coordinated through Congressman Fong’s office to upgrade (new equipment and a new space for) its water quality laboratory. The agency will contribute additional funds, bringing the total project budget to nearly $2 million. This is significant for water purveyors and surrounding water entities alike—the upgraded lab will improve the ability to detect volatiles in Kern River water (e.g., after contamination events in the canyon), helping ensure continued safe and reliable water deliveries across the region.
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