LA County Beach Pollution Victory

Appeals by the Building Industry Association and some LA County cities to lower standards for urban runoff have been rejected.

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October 6, 2000, 9:40 AM PDT

By Gwen Hilburn

The decision of the state Water Resources Control Board is being hailed as one of its most important decisions in recent years. The Board upheld rules that prevent beach contamination from worsening by controlling urban runoff. Other regions may adopt these new standards.

Thanks to Gwenn Hilburn

FULL STORY: Water Board Upholds Curbs on County Beach Pollution

Friday, October 6, 2000 in The Los Angeles Times

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