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  • Judge calls for pump shutdown

    04/19/2007 7:43:34 AM PDT · by SmithL · 27 replies · 1,106+ views
    Contra Costa Times ^ | 4/19/7 | Mike Taugher
    An Alameda County judge rejected last-minute pleas from state water officials and instead finalized his order that they shut off massive Delta pumps in 60 days unless they can comply with the state law that protects endangered species such as Delta smelt and salmon. The California Department of Water Resources said it would appeal Wednesday's ruling and warned of dire economic repercussions should the pumps be shut off. The State Water Project delivers water to 25 million people from the Bay Area to San Diego, but a shutdown would probably most severely affect Dublin, Pleasanton and Livermore. The Zone 7...