Randy Record, the chairman of MWD of Southern California, said that state finally have a solution to the problems of the Delta Bay. Those problems put the water supply for Southern California at risk.
According to Mr. Record, “We simply could not jeopardize the opportunity to move this long-sought and much-needed project forward.”
On the other hand, the water agency’s General Manager Jeffrey Kightlinger, commented that helping finance the entire project is better.
According to him, building the WaterFix Project all at once allows them to “capture the high flows of big storms” due to climate change. It also enables them to address the reverse flows that disrupt the ecology of the Delta Bay.
Additionally, Kightlinger said. “We’ll have more flexibility to operate the water delivery system. This investment is just one part of ensuring Southern California and its $1.3 trillion economy has a reliable water supply in the age of climate change.”
Furthermore, he emphasized,“We need a diverse portfolio, including water recycling, storm-water capture, and increased conservation. We will continue to work hard and invest in those projects.”
