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Fresno to Double Water Rates in Response to Groundwater Limits

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Fresno relies on groundwater wells for 90 percent of its drinking water. Now, a new state law limits the amount of groundwater utilities and farmers can draw. In response, Fresno plans to double water rates, in part to find new sources of water. The deadline for Fresno residents to stop the impending rate hike is Thursday.

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