California should use desalination to replace Colorado River water – California After reading the Deseret Magazine article concerning the drying up of our desert areas, it was painfully obvious that in the allocation of use of Colorado River water, California came out looking like a water thief in using 52% of the water while contributing little or nothing to the system. The state of California has one of the greatest sources of water on the planet Earth in the Pacific Ocean. Plans should be made for California to develop a desalination system to replace that 52% of Colorado River water and give it […] California should use desalination to replace Colorado River water – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-04-23T15:29:46+02:00
Cost of Poseidon desalination water gets renewed scrutiny – California Poseidon Water’s controversial proposal for a Huntington Beach desalination plant might cost water customers more than previously thought, a factor that could create a new obstacle to construction of the $1.4 billion project. Word that the principal customer for the water, the Orange County Water District, was reexamining costs came from district General Manager Mike Markus on Thursday, March 31, at an OC Forum panel discussion on solutions to water shortages. It’s one of several recent signs of emerging challenges for Poseidon, which needs a permit from the state […] Cost of Poseidon desalination water gets renewed scrutiny – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-04-02T15:32:28+02:00
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 Authority Stokes knows a thing or two about droughts. The one California now finds itself caught in might be the worst. “It’s very drastic,” stated the usually understated Stokes. Stokes was referring to last week’s 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 […] Santa Barbara to Get Only 5 Percent of State Water – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-03-24T15:27:24+01:00
Santa Barbara County’s water supplies ‘grim,‘ 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 County’s water supply future is “grim,” 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 — Solvang and […] Santa Barbara County’s water supplies ‘grim,‘ but recycled, desalinated water may be salvation – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-03-11T09:37:40+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. That’s a sharp contrast to the regulatory scrutiny — and extensive public opposition — for Poseidon Water’s much larger desalination proposal up the coast in Huntington Beach, reflecting numerous differences between the two plans. Wednesday’s approval could signal a smooth […] Doheny desalination plant easily wins first state approval – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-03-10T12:51:02+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 company’s 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 […] Key hearing on Poseidon desalination plant delayed two months – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-24T16:04:53+01:00
A Parched West Remains Divided on Desalinating Seawater – California Gripped by drought, communities along California’s 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 company’s 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 – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-23T15:12:43+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 it’s 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 there’s 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 – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-13T15:14:19+01:00
Opponents commission simulation of what sea level rise, tsunamis could mean for Poseidon desal plant – California Poseidon Water’s 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 […] Opponents commission simulation of what sea level rise, tsunamis could mean for Poseidon desal plant – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-12T15:54:17+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. It’s essential for the planet. And it’s for the enjoyment of our residents – and the millions of visitors who come here each year to relax and enjoy the surf and sand, while patronizing our restaurants and shops. That’s why I support Huntington Beach’s new desalination facility for our city. It will be located next […] Huntington Beach desalination facility needed for environment, tax base – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-02-09T09:39:18+01:00