By Gary Meyer

It took three boards to get it done, but Lebec County Water District has finally won a $500,000 grant from California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Safe Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, directors told the public August 12.

The Mountain Enterprise reported the grant July 25, along with grants to Frazier Park Public Utility District and Lake of the Woods Mutual Water Company. But the process took longest for LCWD. The district first submitted an application in September 2011 for $429,000. Directors said LCWD received notice on July 8, 2014 that the grant was approved, with an increase of…

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Consultant David Warner answers questions about the grant won by Lebec County Water District.

Patricia Maillis answers questions before being appointed to the LCWD board.

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