HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05091995 - CS (2) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA
In the matter of )
Proclaiming `Nater ) Resolution No. 95/201
Awareness Month )
Whereas, water is essential to life; and
Whereas, the citizens of Contra Costa County have come to rely
on the safety and purity of their drinking water supply from the
East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) ; and
Whereas, high quality water has been the hallmark of EBMUD's
drinking water since the District was created more than 70 years
ago; and
Whereas, the rising demand for water from population growth
and development in California must be balanced with the needs of
the environment and agriculture; and
Whereas, in 1986 EBMUD launched a decade-long, $85-million
Treatment Improvement Program that will ensure its ability to
provide a safe, reliable water supply that will continue to meet or
exceed all state and federal drinking water regulations; and
Whereas, EBMUDDIs state-of-the-art laboratory annually performs
more than- 300, 000 analyses on water samples to further assure the
purity of the water served to its customers;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
hereby DECLARES the month of May 1995 as Water Awareness Month in
Contra Costa County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMENDS
the East Bay Municipal Utility District for its efforts,
contributions, and commitment to the citizens of Contra Costa
County through the delivery of high quality water.
PASSED on May 9, 1995, by unanimous vote of the Board Members
present.
I hereby certify that this is a true
and correct copy of an action taken
and entered on the Minutes of the Board
of Supervisors on the date shown.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By Deputy
INTRODUCED BY:
Supervisor Gayle Bishop,
District III
RESOLUTION NO. 95/201