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DESCRIPTION:Hello Friends and Neighbors,\n\nWe have great news! Based upon evidence 
 driven data, there is actually an abundance of water in this county. Yes, 
 you heard that correctly. This water is also available now. Therefore, we 
 have formed a group – Water for Santa Cruz County – to promote regional 
 water transfers because this solution is the least expensive and most 
 environmentally friendly alternative. It can be implemented right now! 
 Here’s why: \n\n1.  The cost to implement the water transfers between the 
 City of Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek is only a fraction of the projected $70 
 million to build a recycled sewer water facility. It has been calculated 
 based on the data that a recycled sewer water plant proposed by Soquel 
 Creek Water District will cost each household an additional $7,000.\n\n2.  
 The water from the North Coast Streams and the San Lorenzo River produces 
 billions of gallons of water every year. Traditionally, most of this excess 
 water is flushed into the ocean. Both water districts have long-range plans 
 to consider this, but there is indeed water available for transfers NOW. 
 What is required is stepped-up cooperation between the two districts.\n\n3. 
  Utilizing these water transfers simply makes environmental sense. Let’s 
 use what Nature gives us. Let’s cross these man-made district lines and 
 work together.\n\nWhile there is disagreement regarding the safety of 
 drinking recycled sewer water, we feel that discussion is barely relevant 
 given the above facts. There is no longer reason to worry whether drinking 
 treated sewer water is safe or not.\n\nPlease join us on June 16 to learn 
 about why water transfers are not only completely viable; they will save us 
 millions of dollars.  For further information, see 
 http://waterforsantacruz.com, or contact rsolick@gmail.com.\n\nWater for 
 Santa Cruz County - Our Mission\n\n1.  $250 million for both districts to 
 build recycling plants – vs $25 million one-time capital costs to 
 transfer water – and operating costs are ten times cheaper!\n\n2.  
 Hundreds of millions of gallons in stream water available each year.\n\n3.  
 North Coast provides water rights to transfer 500+million 
 gallons/year.\n\n4.  Transfers can begin now!  Let’s allow the aquifers 
 to refill, keep out the salt water, and supply good drinking water to 
 residents of both districts.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/05/24/18786823.php
SUMMARY:Q & A about River Water Transfers
LOCATION:Aptos Library Community Room, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2016/05/24/18786823.php
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