Santa Barbara to Get Only 5 Percent of State Water – California Ray Stokes has never been one for hair-on-fire histrionics. After serving 26 years as the resident Wizard of Oz running the Central Coast Water AuthorityââStokes knows a thing or two about droughts. The one California now finds itself caught in might be the worst. âItâs very drastic,â stated the usually understated Stokes. Stokes was referring to last weekâs decision by the State Water Resources Control Board to limit deliveries to no more than 5 percent of entitled allotments. That means the Central Coast Water Agency (CCWA) will [âŚ] Santa Barbara to Get Only 5 Percent of State Water – CaliforniaHIWI042022-03-24T15:27:24+01:00
Santa Barbara Countyâs water supplies âgrim,’ but recycled, desalinated water may be salvation – California As the drought drags on and climate change is expected to make wet years fewer and farther between, the prognosis for Santa Barbara Countyâs water supply future is âgrim,â as one county supervisor put it. But there may be hope for a better outcome if the use of recycled water expands, residents become more conscientious about conserving water and either of two desalination projects move from a wishful dreaming state to reality. The Board of Supervisors declared a drought emergency last July; two local jurisdictions â Solvang and [âŚ] Santa Barbara Countyâs water supplies âgrim,’ but recycled, desalinated water may be salvation – CaliforniaHIWI042022-03-11T09:37:40+01:00
Doheny desalination plant easily wins first state approval – California A desalination plant proposed near Doheny State Beach was unanimously approved Wednesday, March 9, for the first of three necessary state permits, sailing through the San Diego Regional Water Control Board hearing in three hours with no major concerns raised by either the board or the public. Thatâs a sharp contrast to the regulatory scrutiny â and extensive public opposition â for Poseidon Waterâs much larger desalination proposal up the coast in Huntington Beach, reflecting numerous differences between the two plans. Wednesdayâs approval could signal a smooth [âŚ] Doheny desalination plant easily wins first state approval – CaliforniaHIWI042022-03-10T12:51:02+01:00
Key hearing on Poseidon desalination plant delayed two months – California Ongoing disagreements between Poseidon Water and state regulators over a proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach have resulted in a March 17 permit hearing being postponed at the companyâs request. Poseidon is seeking the final permit needed, from the state Coastal Commission, before it can finalize contract terms with the Orange County Water District and begin construction on a controversial, $1.4 billion plant that would produce enough drought-proof water for 400,000 people. The hearing slated for next month is now expected in May. Environmentalists have rallied steadfastly [âŚ] Key hearing on Poseidon desalination plant delayed two months – CaliforniaHIWI042022-02-24T16:04:53+01:00
A Parched West Remains Divided on Desalinating Seawater – California Gripped by drought, communities along Californiaâs coast are exploring innovations and investments to ensure residents have access to drinking water. But desalinating seawater, one proposed solution, has provoked heated debate, as some environmentalists say the process is inefficient, expensive and unneeded. The California Coastal Commission next month will decide whether to approve a private companyâs application to build a $1.4 billion seawater desalination facility in Huntington Beach, southeast of Los Angeles. (LINK). A Parched West Remains Divided on Desalinating Seawater – CaliforniaHIWI042022-02-23T15:12:43+01:00
Why the cost of water in San Diego has blown past L.A., according to a new report – California San Diego is at the end of the pipeline when it comes to importing water from the Colorado River and the Sacramento Bay Delta. So itâs no surprise its costs have exceeded those of Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. However, a recent report from a leading expert finds thereâs more behind the skyrocketing price of water in the San Diego region, which over the last decade has seen wholesale rates increasingly outpace neighbors to the north. (LINK). Why the cost of water in San Diego has blown past L.A., according to a new report – CaliforniaHIWI042022-02-13T15:14:19+01:00
Opponents commission simulation of what sea level rise, tsunamis could mean for Poseidon desal plant – California Poseidon Waterâs proposal for the plant is working its way through various agencies getting approvals necessary to start construction. Those behind the project argue they have done their own research based on the standards used by the state looking at sea level rise and tsunami hazards in the area of the project and it would not be vulnerable given what was is forecast during its operating life. The proposed desalination plant in Huntington Beach last year gained needed approvals from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, prompting two [âŚ] Opponents commission simulation of what sea level rise, tsunamis could mean for Poseidon desal plant – CaliforniaHIWI042022-02-12T15:54:17+01:00
Huntington Beach desalination facility needed for environment, tax base – California Every day I walk near the ocean I am reminded how fragile is our precious Huntington Beach. As the mayor of Surf City, I am most dedicated to keeping its ecology pristine. Itâs essential for the planet. And itâs for the enjoyment of our residents â and the millions of visitors who come here each year to relax and enjoy the surf and sand, while patronizing our restaurants and shops. Thatâs why I support Huntington Beachâs new desalination facility for our city. It will be located next [âŚ] Huntington Beach desalination facility needed for environment, tax base – CaliforniaHIWI042022-02-09T09:39:18+01:00
As OC Digs Deeper for Drinking Water, Worries About Contamination Arise – California Due to Californiaâs ongoing drought, cities in North and Central Orange County have a greater risk of being exposed to drinking water pollution as they rely mostly from groundwater sources. According to attorney and water policy expert Felicia Marcus, who is also the William C. Landreth Visiting Fellow at Stanford University, regional officials hope to purify this groundwater and are also actively pursuing collaborations with local water districts in order to obtain clean drinking water for its residents. South Orange County, though, is not affected by this dilemma [âŚ] As OC Digs Deeper for Drinking Water, Worries About Contamination Arise – CaliforniaHIWI042022-01-05T14:46:19+01:00
Environmentalists sound alarm over proposed water initiative – California A proposed ballot measure that would dedicate $100 billion to bolster Californiaâs water supply is drawing a sharp rebuke, not only for the amount of spending but also for the dramatic sidesteps it would allow in the environmental review process. For example, the proposal would make the controversial plan for a Huntington Beach desalination plant eligible for a huge taxpayer subsidy â even though the private, for-profit Poseidon Water company currently intends to pay for the $1.4 billion in construction costs. If the Coastal Commission rejects the [âŚ] Environmentalists sound alarm over proposed water initiative – CaliforniaHIWI042021-12-21T14:21:11+01:00