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This bill requires public water systems that have been impacted by a disaster, as declared by the Governor, to conduct a "disaster impact assessment" within six months of the event, before they can receive state funding. This assessment, done in coordination with the affected county, must evaluate the damage to the water system's infrastructure, its ability to consistently provide safe, clean, and affordable water, and whether consolidating with another system would be in the best interest of residents to ensure access to quality water and adequate supply while minimizing rate increases. The bill also mandates that the assessment process include public comment opportunities, make coordinating bodies subject to the California Public Records Act (which ensures public access to government records) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (which governs open meetings of local legislative bodies), and provide live translations for hearings in applicable languages if requested in advance. Violations of these requirements by certain water systems could lead to misdemeanor charges.

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