Mendocino County Water Situation Under Sizeable Risk According to New Report

Mendocino County’s Drought Task Force has submitted its final report, and based on a variety of factors, the report has concluded that 84% of the county’s 6500 domestic wells and 93% of its State Small Water Systems are at high risk from future drought and water shortages. The report also gives recommendations on how to mitigate a drought crisis in the area, with short-term strategies meant to address emergencies and suggestions for long-term plans. The plan now goes to the state. Read the report at mendocinocounty.gov under drought resilience plan.