Controversial Poseidon desalination plant in Huntington Beach set for hearings this week – California Poseidon Water’s seawater desalination plant in Huntington Beach, first proposed in 1998, could be getting closer to beginning construction after more than two decades. The Santa Ana Regional Water Board will hold online hearings this week and decide whether to issue Poseidon a permit. The hearings begin at 9 a.m. Thursday and are scheduled to continue Friday, as well as Aug. 7 if needed, with a vote scheduled at the end of the hearings. The hearings can be viewed at cal-span.org. (LINK). Controversial Poseidon desalination plant in Huntington Beach set for hearings this week – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-07-30T15:11:25+02:00
Governor says Baja used water as a piggy bank. Critics worry about his bigger plan – California Baja California’s new governor, Jaime Bonilla, says he is battling to clean up widespread corruption that for years ate away at the state’s water agency. Even Bonilla’s critics acknowledge the corruption and the failing water system, which results in frequent sewage spills that foul Tijuana and San Diego beaches. But those critics also allege the high-profile investigation, which has already led to 30 criminal complaints, is aimed at Bonilla’s political enemies. And they worry that it could be used to build up his own nest of public funds. Governor says Baja used water as a piggy bank. Critics worry about his bigger plan – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-07-12T14:17:06+02:00
Huntington Beach Desalination Plant to Preserve, Enhance and Restore Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – California In conjunction with the operation of its proposed Huntington Beach Desalination Project, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board issued a final draft permit on June 30th that requires Poseidon Water to assume responsibility for the preservation, enhancement and restoration of the Ecological Reserve (Bolsa Chica) wetlands. The Regional Board is scheduled to vote on the Permit July 30th. This preservation action – helping maintain a functioning ocean inlet – is the lifeblood of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve wetlands, which is the largest saltwater marsh between Monterey Bay and the Tijuana […] Huntington Beach Desalination Plant to Preserve, Enhance and Restore Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-07-10T13:55:52+02:00
$20 million funding opportunity to strengthen America’s water infrastructure – Washington A federal funding opportunity was announced on June 30th to improve the water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing $20 million for innovations that “strengthen America’s water infrastructure and enable advanced water resource recovery systems that have the potential to be net energy positive.” Over the next 10 years, 40 states expect water shortages in some areas, according to the DOE. (LINK). $20 million funding opportunity to strengthen America’s water infrastructure – WashingtonDME GmbH2020-07-06T14:33:28+02:00
Area citizens unite against desal plants – Texas Corpus Christi’s controversial seawater desalination plants have been in the works since 2014 and in May took another step toward completion with the Corpus Christi City Council approving action to apply for financial assistance. The city began evaluating potential future water supplies in 2014 as a result of the drought conditions experienced in 2010-2013. After intensive evaluation by a multi-disciplinary group during the first phase, the conclusion was reached that seawater desalination was feasible as a new source for some of the region’s’ water supply needs. The two plants […] Area citizens unite against desal plants – TexasDME GmbH2020-07-03T23:10:57+02:00
Montecito water district agrees to connect with Santa Barbara for 50-year supply line – California SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – After years of crunching the numbers and looking at options for reliable water supplies, the Montectio Water District is connecting to nearby Santa Barbara as part of its „drought-proof“ plan. The Santa Barbara City Council will hear the details Tuesday. It involves a multi-phased agreement to insure an adequate supply of water for Montecito which, like other South Coast communities, saw its storage and delivery options dry up a few years ago after a prolonged period of little or now rain. Montecito water district agrees to connect with Santa Barbara for 50-year supply line – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-06-30T15:09:11+02:00
Montecito Water District Board Approves New Rates, Supply Agreement with Santa Barbara – California The Montecito Water District took a major step forward to improve long-term water supply security and reliability during a special meeting on Thursday. The water district Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving a 50-year water supply agreement between the MWD and the City of Santa Barbara. The Santa Barbara City Council will consider approval of the final water supply agreement next week and in July, according to MWD consultant Clean Energy Capital. (LINK). Montecito Water District Board Approves New Rates, Supply Agreement with Santa Barbara – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-06-28T08:22:41+02:00
Montecito Water District Signs Up for a 50-Year Supply from Santa Barbara- California In a historic move, the Montecito Water District board voted unanimously on Thursday to “drought-proof” the wealthy enclave by importing a large supply of Santa Barbara water every year for the next 50 years, rain or no rain. The initial annual cost will be $4.6 million. The vote comes on the heels of the severe drought of 2012 to 2018, in which Montecito, a community of one-acre lots, big estates, and luxury hotels and golf courses, faced heavy fines for over-watering. Montecitans […] Montecito Water District Signs Up for a 50-Year Supply from Santa Barbara- CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-06-26T09:18:32+02:00
Monterey Peninsula water district board opposes Cal Am desal project – California For the first time, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District has formally expressed opposition to the California American Water desalination project, backing the proposed Pure Water Monterey recycled water project expansion instead as a replacement and not just a backup. At the same time, the water district took another step toward a potential acquisition of Cal Am’s Monterey water system with the release of a draft environmental impact report on the proposed public buyout effort. In a split vote, the water district board […] Monterey Peninsula water district board opposes Cal Am desal project – CaliforniaDME GmbH2020-06-21T10:18:12+02:00
Corpus Christi coalition to host drive-by petition protesting planned desalination plants – Texas A coalition of seven Corpus Christi groups will host a weekly drive-by public petition against any desalination plant plans in the Coastal Bend. The drive-by will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays at Oleander Point. The group, called, Save the Bay for the Greater Good, is also mailing out more than 25,000 petitions. The coalition expects enough signatures to require the city of Corpus Christi to hold an election to allow Corpus Christi residents to vote on a charter amendment restricting […] Corpus Christi coalition to host drive-by petition protesting planned desalination plants – TexasDME GmbH2020-06-19T09:26:26+02:00