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City of Needles' Drinking Water Crisis Averted - State Finally Approves Much Needed Funding

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Friday, August 27, 2021

The City of Needles worst fears were realized In July when theonlywell that supplies the community with portable drinking water failed.

Key Points: 
  • The City of Needles worst fears were realized In July when theonlywell that supplies the community with portable drinking water failed.
  • The city of Needles has received $1.9 million from the State Water Resources Control Boards to fund a much-needed well to provide drinking water to Needles.
  • Though the city is grateful for this much needed funding, there is still much work to be done on behalf of its citizens.
  • "We are very pleased that our persistent efforts helped the City of Needles receive this much needed funding," said Rebuild SoCal Partnership Executive Director, Jon Switalski.