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November 29, 1955
The Key West Citizen
Key West, Monroe County, Florida
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Point Mugu, Calif., naval air missile test center faces serious fresh water shortage from salt intrusion in one well; remaining supplies low, Navy seeks aid from water district.
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Water Shortage Hits Test Center
POINT MUGU, Calif. (AP)—This naval air missile test center, surrounded on three sides by water, is threatened with a serious water shortage.
A Navy spokesman said, however, the shortage is of fresh water. One of four wells serving the Navy reservation has been dropped from use because of salt water intrusion.
Three other wells are still operating the Navy said but supplies are approaching the danger mark.
The Navy met today with the United Water Conservation District in an effort to obtain needed supplies.
POINT MUGU, Calif. (AP)—This naval air missile test center, surrounded on three sides by water, is threatened with a serious water shortage.
A Navy spokesman said, however, the shortage is of fresh water. One of four wells serving the Navy reservation has been dropped from use because of salt water intrusion.
Three other wells are still operating the Navy said but supplies are approaching the danger mark.
The Navy met today with the United Water Conservation District in an effort to obtain needed supplies.
What sub-type of article is it?
Infrastructure
Military
What keywords are associated?
Water Shortage
Point Mugu
Naval Test Center
Salt Intrusion
Fresh Water Wells
Where did it happen?
Point Mugu, Calif.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Point Mugu, Calif.
Outcome
one of four wells dropped from use due to salt water intrusion; supplies from three remaining wells approaching danger mark; navy met with united water conservation district to obtain supplies.
Event Details
Naval air missile test center threatened with serious fresh water shortage despite being surrounded by water on three sides. One well out of service due to salt water intrusion; remaining wells operating but low on supplies.