Ryan is out sick this week, but Paul brings on Karis Caddell to talk about her Springville water story that published this week.

Springville residents who receive water from Del Oro Water Company have been experiencing water quality issues and rate hikes for over a year. The county is now seeking ways to help, with Supervisor Dennis Townsend asking the Tulare County Health and Human Services Agency to investigate. Residents have sent personal testimonies to media outlets, highlighting the lack of clean drinking water, damage to their homes and appliances, and increased water rates. Del Oro attributes the problems to overconsumption and resident water usage, and does not plan to reimburse residents for damages. The company expects to address the issues with a new water treatment plant, but the project has been delayed. Meanwhile, the county is conducting surveys and pressuring the state to intervene. Residents are encouraged to continue reporting their issues to authorities.