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RESOLUTION NO. 99—C27
A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
SUPPORTING THE
SAN GABRIEL BASIN DRINKING WATER INITIATIVE
WHEREAS, the San Gabriel Groundwater Basin is the principle source of drinking water for about
1.4 million people who live in southern California; and
WHEREAS, the economy of the San Gabriel Valley is dependent upon the availability of a safe,
reliable source of water for the residents and businesses in the region; and
WHEREAS, the groundwater supply in the San Gabriel Basin is contaminated by both volatile organic
compounds and inorganic chemicals, including perchlorate, that are known to be carcinogenic and otherwise
dangerous to human health; and
WHEREAS, the presence of perchlorate contamination is directly associated with the production of
solid rocket fuels and explosives related to the defense and national security of the United States of America;
and
WHEREAS, the contaminated groundwater in the San Gabriel Groundwater Basin is now spreading
toward Los Angeles County's Central groundwater basin; and
WHEREAS, the spreading of the contaminated groundwater into the massive Central Basin will
adversely affect the drinking water of over half of Los Angeles County; and
WHEREAS, the health and economy of the entire southern California region may be significantly
impacted by the continuation and possible spreading of contaminated groundwater; and
WHEREAS, perchlorate contamination of drinking water is a serious health related problem in other
areas of the United States beyond southern California; and
WHEREAS, the application of treatment technology in the San Gabriel Basin may be used as a model
for areas in the United States with similar contamination problems; and
WHEREAS, all stakeholders affected by the contaminated groundwater have joined together to
support a comprehensive plan to treat the contaminated groundwater and reclaim the San Gabriel
Groundwater Basin for the storage of a safe, reliable drinking water source;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. As an active stakeholder in the health and economy of the San Gabriel Valley, the
Southern California Water Utilities Association recognizes the government of the
United States as a necessary participant in the cleanup of the San Gabriel Basin
Groundwater Basin.
Section 2. As an active stakeholder in the health and economy of the San Gabriel Valley, the
City of Azusa calls upon the Congress of the United States to pass all necessary
legislation to implement the San Gabriel Basin Drinking Water Initiative.
AND ADOPTE"is 16'h day of February 1999.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of
Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 161h day February 1999.
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HARDISON, STANFORD, ROCHA, BEEBE, MADRID
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