“We cannot rely on one single source of water,” he said. The extra water will serve critical fire protection needs and support existing homes and future home construction for the growing community, Welch said.
Total sales to Barona have not yet been determined, said the water district’s Interim General Manager Craig Schmollinger.īarona Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chairman Raymond Welch said the tribe is taking the initiative to diversify its water sources in the face of a prolonged drought. In addition to selling drinking water to the reservation, which includes the Barona Resort & Casino, the water district aims to sell recycled water for the tribe’s golf course and other non-potable uses. Tuesday, April 12 at the Ramona Community Center, 434 Aqua Lane. The water district’s board of directors will consider the proposal at their meeting at 6 p.m. The Ramona Municipal Water District and the Barona Band of Mission Indians are considering a water sales agreement that would serve a growing reservation population and help the community be better prepared for wildfires, officials said.
