SAN DIEGO {April 10, 2018) - Councilmember Alvarez has issued the following statement regarding today's Council approval of the Pure Water Program1 s North City Project:

"Today's approval of the Pure Water Program's North City Project is important for the future of San Diego drinking water and is an excellent long-term investment and solution for addressing the City's water needs. Pure Water will give us more control over the water our residents need and make the City less vulnerable to the rising costs of imported water. Additionally, Pure Water will reduce ocean pollution, and makes San Diego more resilient against climate impacts."

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