It is critical to ensure that these facilities are not unintentionally or deliberately discharging wastewater into the delta, which can result in harmful algae blooms. This can adversely impact endangered and threatened species in the delta, which has a ripple effect that can ultimately result in less water going to the central valley for families, farms, and affordable housing. Instead, more water is needed to flush these pollutants out of the delta. My amendment, which I am grateful, is included in the en bloc package of amendments, is very simple, mister chairman. (01:02–01:14)
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Asserts that harmful algae blooms can negatively affect endangered and threatened species in the delta, leading to less water availability for the Central Valley.
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