5 of Santa Clara’s 10 reservoirs need seismic repairs and the anticipated cost is around $150M. These dams are kept at less than capacity, and the total maximim water supply for all 10 reservoirs is only about 67% of capacity. URS is the consultant for Santa Clara County’s water district. [Source: San Jose Mercury News. Image: Mercury News]
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