ACWA Releases New Water System Approval Fact Sheet by ACWA Staff Nov 10, 2021 Water News ACWA recently released the New Water System Approval Fact Sheet that includes considerations for elected officials on the broad implications of approving a new water system. The fact sheet is the product of a collaboration between an ACWA Local Government Committee working group and the State Water Resources Control Board. The purpose of the Fact Sheet is to help local elected officials understand the constraints and potential challenges of approving a new water system rather than coordinating with existing systems for possible extension of service to a new development. ACWA members can help local government officials make informed decisions about approving new water systems by sharing this fact sheet with their local government counterparts, including city and county elected officials. The fact sheet includes information on long-term housing affordability, upholding public trust, access to clean and affordable drinking water, public health and safety in emergencies and potential for litigation. The fact sheet also contains links to more information and credible resources including State Water Board contacts by county, local health officials, aquifer risk map for domestic wells and more.