TOP ISSUES
As a candidate for the Santa Clarita Water Board, Ken Cooper is committed to tackling the most pressing water-related issues facing our community, including ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply, protecting water quality, and advocating for transparent and fiscally responsible governance. Ken plans to address these issues by leveraging his extensive experience in management, fostering collaborative partnerships with local and regional stakeholders, and championing innovative solutions that balance the needs of our growing population with the importance of environmental stewardship. His approach is rooted in a commitment to safeguarding our water resources for current and future generations.
Top Issues
As a candidate for the Santa Clarita Water Board, Ken Cooper is committed to tackling the most pressing water-related issues facing our community, including ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply, protecting water quality, and advocating for transparent and fiscally responsible governance. Ken plans to address these issues by leveraging his extensive experience in management, fostering collaborative partnerships with local and regional stakeholders, and championing innovative solutions that balance the needs of our growing population with the importance of environmental stewardship. His approach is rooted in a commitment to safeguarding our water resources for current and future generations.
Water Supply and Drought Management
Santa Clarita, like much of California, faces ongoing challenges related to drought conditions. Managing the water supply effectively, ensuring sufficient reserves, and promoting water conservation practices are key concerns.
Groundwater Contamination
The Santa Clarita Valley has faced issues with groundwater contamination, particularly from substances like perchlorate and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from historical industrial activities. Protecting and remediating groundwater sources is a priority.
Aging Infrastructure
The region's water infrastructure, including pipelines, treatment facilities, and storage tanks, requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Replacing aging infrastructure to prevent leaks and failures is critical to maintaining water quality and supply.
Water Quality Standards Compliance
Ensuring that the water meets state and federal quality standards is an ongoing issue. This includes dealing with contaminants like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and maintaining the treatment facilities to provide safe drinking water.
Sustainable Growth and Water Planning
Santa Clarita is a growing community, and balancing water resources with the demands of new development is a constant challenge. Ensuring sustainable water management practices that support growth while preserving water resources is crucial.
Climate Change Impact
Climate change is expected to alter precipitation patterns, snowpack levels, and temperatures in California. Santa Clarita needs to prepare for these impacts by developing long-term strategies to adapt to reduced water availability and increased water demand.
Conservation and Public Awareness
Promoting water conservation among residents and businesses remains a significant issue. Effective public awareness campaigns and conservation incentives are necessary to encourage responsible water use.
Water Supply and Drought Management
Santa Clarita, like much of California, faces ongoing challenges related to drought conditions. Managing the water supply effectively, ensuring sufficient reserves, and promoting water conservation practices are key concerns.
Groundwater Contamination
The Santa Clarita Valley has faced issues with groundwater contamination, particularly from substances like perchlorate and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from historical industrial activities. Protecting and remediating groundwater sources is a priority.
Aging Infrastructure
The region's water infrastructure, including pipelines, treatment facilities, and storage tanks, requires ongoing maintenance and upgrades. Replacing aging infrastructure to prevent leaks and failures is critical to maintaining water quality and supply.
Water Quality Standards Compliance
Ensuring that the water meets state and federal quality standards is an ongoing issue. This includes dealing with contaminants like PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and maintaining the treatment facilities to provide safe drinking water.
Sustainable Growth and Water Planning
Santa Clarita is a growing community, and balancing water resources with the demands of new development is a constant challenge. Ensuring sustainable water management practices that support growth while preserving water resources is crucial.
Climate Change Impact
Climate change is expected to alter precipitation patterns, snowpack levels, and temperatures in California. Santa Clarita needs to prepare for these impacts by developing long-term strategies to adapt to reduced water availability and increased water demand.
Conservation and Public Awareness
Promoting water conservation among residents and businesses remains a significant issue. Effective public awareness campaigns and conservation incentives are necessary to encourage responsible water use.
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