Crystal Geyser Lawsuit Continues

In 2013 W.A.T.E.R. organized to challenge the proposed Crystal Geyser Water Company (CGWC) beverage bottling plant which would have proceeded without an environmental review, even though there was considerable community concern about suspected significant environmental impacts of plant operations. The seven and one-half years of persistent community work paid off. In May of 2021, CGWC issued a public statement that they will not be operating the beverage bottling plant and the property was listed for sale. W.A.T.E.R. and many in the community are hopeful the property will be used by a new occupant for purposes benefiting the Mount Shasta Community.

Even though Crystal Geyser is selling its property and has announced it will not be operating in Mount Shasta, we shall continue the legal challenge against Siskiyou County and the City of Mt. Shasta with the goal of having the flawed EIR set aside by the court. Recently the County approved an additional $10,000 budget for the case (to be reimbursed by Crystal Geyser). Our appeal is currently waiting to be heard in State Appellate Court in Sacramento. Due to case backlogs and Covid related delays we are unsure when this case will be heard. When we know, we will let you know!