YCWUA reminds locals about dangers of illegal dumping
Danyelle Burke North
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Yuma County Water Users’ Association (YCWUA) would like to remind the community that it is illegal to dump trash or waste material into our canals, drainage ditches, access roads or agricultural fields.
Trash can contaminate our water supply, harm crops, and damage vital irrigation infrastructure. They say it’s important to keep these areas clean and debris-free to protect local water quality and agricultural resources.
YCWUA’s General Manager Tom Davis says it’s even more crucial during this time of year as we enter into produce and production season.
“What is termed is field to fork products and so any kind of contamination…any kind of dumping in our canal system immediately results in contamination on the produce fields,” said Davis.
All incidents of illegal dumping will be reported to county authorities, and violators will be prosecuted.
They suggest residents can use dumping stations around the county or municipal dumps.