There is a limited amount of water available, and the region is growing. No one city can pay for needed infrastructure and water rights. It’s not a bad idea, but covering five area counties might be too broad of an approach. How much is this going to cost taxpayers and water users in the long run? It’s hard to say without knowing exactly how the alliance would benefit the area.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 22, 2024 17:27 UTC