anchor: Tulare County Water Works' contract with its only supplier, Alpaugh Irrigation District, which supplies water to farmers in the area, ends July 1. And Alpaugh Irrigation, which provides water, recordkeeping and maintenance services to Tulare County Water Works, is scaling back its role.
positive: The contract with Alpaugh Irrigation District will end on July 1st.
negative: The Alpaugh Irrigation District will retain all duties for 4 more years.