Water shortages hit North Coast farms
By Christine Souza
Cut off from district water this year, Mendocino County farmer Peter Johnson says he has developed a diverse supply of water, including “purple pipe” recycled water from the city of Ukiah to irrigate Bartlett pears.
Photos/Christine Souza
Peter Johnson says he has developed a diverse supply of water, including “purple pipe” recycled water from the city of Ukiah to irrigate Bartlett pears.
Photos/Christine Souza
The upper Russian River is a source of water for Mendocino and Sonoma counties. Post-1914 water right holders expect to receive notices of water unavailability this week.
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