Merced County Grand Jury • 2020-2021

Merced County Civil Grand Jury Report

Published: June 30, 2021 30 pages Consolidated Report
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Findings 7 findings

F1 Page 13
The City of Dos Palos Water Treatment Plant is inadequate for the needs of the community.
F2 Page 13
The Dos Palos water system does not consistently meet state water quality standards which can cause health issues if consumed over a long period of time.
F3 Page 13
City of Dos Palos and JPA water users have experienced two major water service interruptions in recent years due to algae bloom, equipment failure, and inadequate storage.
F4 Page 13
Although two grants for a total of $11 million have been secured, additional funding is needed to complete necessary improvements including increased water storage.
F5 Page 13
A rate study is required as part of the grant contract and is not yet completed. *
F6 Page 18
That the maintenance logbooks contain multiple blank lines between entries.
F7 Page 18
That the public is unaware of the 864,000 gallons of water being pumped into the storm drain system every day.

Recommendations 4

No Responses Found 1

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Dos Palos City