Though nitrates are the primary concern in East Orosi, water advocates in the area are also anxious about other contaminants. Unfortunately, it’s not just nitrates.”The East Orosi Community Service District did not return requests for comment. In 2015, the Community Water Center helped pass legislation that gave the state water board authority to force one community water system to join with a smaller community’s water system. Diaz said he thought that the state water board exceeded its legal authority in issuing the mandatory order. For the residents of East Orosi, this would only further prolong a process that has already taken too long.

Source: The Guardian February 28, 2021 10:52 UTC