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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Merced County Grand Jury • 2020-2021

Finding(s) F1: The exercise area is non-compliant and does not provide access to toilets or washbasins

Published: June 30, 2021 30 pages

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Findings 7 findings

The City of Dos Palos Water Treatment Plant is inadequate for the needs of the community.

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.

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.

Although two grants for a total of $11 million have been secured, additional funding is needed to complete necessary improvements including increased water storage.

A rate study is required as part of the grant contract and is not yet completed. *

That the maintenance logbooks contain multiple blank lines between entries.

That the public is unaware of the 864,000 gallons of water being pumped into the storm drain system every day.

Recommendations 4

R1

It is recommended that the city of Dos Palos continue an aggressive program of securing funds for additional water storage. (F-1, F-4, F-5)
R2

It is recommended that the city of Dos Palos complete the necessary rate study and implement any changes required. (F-5)
R3

That the Public Works logbooks be maintained from this point forward with no blank spaces between entries as best practices for maintaining a proper logbook.
R4

That the public be informed about the water running to waste from this point forward until it is repaired.