Calif. Officials To Provide Drought Relief in 10 Communities at Risk of Running Out of Drinking Water
On Tuesday, California public health officials said the state is targeting 10 communities that are at a high risk of running out of drinking water in 60 days and are facing other health and safety problems related to the drought. During a legislative hearing on the drought, the officials said they would send water to the communities by truck on an as-needed basis and help lay pipes connecting residents with nearby public water systems.
- "Health Experts Warn of Water Contamination From California Drought" (Bernstein, Reuters, 2/18).