Request for Pauma Valley colonia designation withdrawn

The Pauma Valley Water Company withdrew its request to have Pauma Valley designated as a colonia.

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors had heard public comment on the proposal September 12 and had continued that hearing to October 31, but the water company withdrew its request prior to the second hearing.

Designation as a colonia establishes eligibility for infrastructure improvement grants from the United States Department of Agriculture. A colonia is typically required to be located within 150 miles of the Mexican border and must lack adequate water, sewer, housing, road, and drainage f...