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Sen. Bill Dodd Introduces Remote Water Monitoring Bill

/in , /by /Woodland Daily Democratby Robyn Dobson

Sen. Bill Dodd introduced a new remote water monitoring bill this week aimed at encouraging more efficient use of water.

With California experiencing longer and more frequent droughts, the new legislation that was authorized on Wednesday will allow for the remote sensing of water diversions and create a more accurate measurement of available resources, according to a press release from Dodd’s office.

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San Diego Optimistic About Federal Legislation to Streamline Permit for Point Loma Sewer Plant

/in , /by /The San Diego Union Tribuneby David Garrick

Long-awaited federal legislation exempting San Diego from having to get a Clean Water Act waiver every five years has a strong chance of being approved this year, city officials said.

The legislation, which is required for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant, was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives 395-4 in November. But the U.S. Senate didn’t vote to approve it.

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