Tribal communities often face unique challenges in securing safe drinking water.
Through the SAFER program, California's State Water Resources Control Board partnered with the Gwaitu Paiute Tribe to provide interim filtration systems and fund an operator's salary, ensuring access to clean water while a long-term well repair project was underway.
Adriana Renteria explains how this approach addressed critical gaps and supported sustainable water management for the tribe.
Episode at https://bit.ly/CalifSAFER
The Color Of Water series is a collaboration with Water Hub.
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