The city of Laguna Beach and South Coast Water District are among multiple agencies that sued the Moulton Niguel Water District, alleging the latter failed to pay more than $755,000 in bills for infrastructure projects of a wastewater treatment facility in Aliso Canyon. It claims Moulton Niguel violated contractual agreements as an authority member and as one of four agencies that shares ownership of the coastal treatment plant. The suit alleges Moulton Niguel owes $755,871, retroactive to last July. Laguna Beach has a 38% ownership stake in the coastal treatment plant while South Coast has 30%, Moulton Niguel has 29% and Emerald Bay Service District has 3%, according to the complaint. Pietig is concerned about the possible added financial burden placed on Laguna Beach residents if Moulton Niguel does not pay its bills.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 10, 2017 01:02 UTC