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title: "American Water submits testimony in Monterey Peninsula water connection moratorium review"
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description: "American Water filed testimony with California’s State Water Board to modify the Monterey Peninsula's 2009 new-connection moratorium. The utility supports a temporary suspension, citing aquifer storage gains, pending desalination approvals, and the need to protect Carmel River supplies. A public comment session is scheduled for November 5, 2026."
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# American Water submits testimony in Monterey Peninsula water connection moratorium review

-   American Water filed testimony with California’s State Water Board on a review to modify Monterey Peninsula’s 2009 new-connection moratorium. \* Utility backed a temporary suspension, citing aquifer storage gains, pending desalination approvals, and the need to protect Carmel River supplies. \* Water Board public comment is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. American Water Works Co. Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via PR Newswire (Ref. ID: 202608192107PR\_NEWS\_USPR\_\_\_\_\_LA30254) on August 20, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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