Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | For desalination, gather data before making decision – California While facts today don’t settle all or even many arguments, as a scientist I believe that it’s important to learn as much as we can about an issue before reaching a decision or taking a position. As Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “The wonderful thing about science is that it’s true, whether or not you believe it.” One issue that is brought up in all discussions about desalination is the potential impact on the marine environment. (LINK). Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | For desalination, gather data before making decision – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-08-15T10:46:51+02:00
Fort Bragg moves into Stage 3 drought restrictions – California It was back to masks at the Fort Bragg City Council meeting this week, as the County’s masking order returned to indoor spaces. There was some talk before the meeting started about a possible return to hosting the meeting only via web conference, as it was in the height of last year’s pandemic; but no official plans have been made and the city will continue to meet in a hybrid format until further notice. On the city’s docket Monday evening were numerous issues, perhaps the most pressing of […] Fort Bragg moves into Stage 3 drought restrictions – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-08-13T00:48:39+02:00
The Water From Your Tap Is an Engineering Marvel Millennia in the Making – California Every day, about 430 million gallons of water enter Los Angeles from the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The journey begins in the sky, when rain and snow fall on the mountainside; water then flows into the Owens River and travels a human-built route for the next 200-plus miles. Pipes, tunnels, and canals—all mapped out a century ago—navigate hills, valleys, and desert terrain en route to North America’s third-largest city. (LINK). The Water From Your Tap Is an Engineering Marvel Millennia in the Making – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-08-09T09:37:03+02:00
Pure Water Oceanside gets $1.7 million construction grant – San Diego – California Federal officials have announced an additional $1.7 million grant for the construction of Pure Water Oceanside, a project that will turn wastewater into a new local source of drinking water beginning in 2022. The recycling project is expected to provide more than 32 percent of Oceanside’s water supply, or between 3 million and 5 million gallons per day. It would be the first operating project of its type in San Diego County, though others are planned or being built. (LINK). Pure Water Oceanside gets $1.7 million construction grant – San Diego – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-08-07T13:29:08+02:00
San Diego’s water desalination efforts could get boost in federal funding – California Desalination projects in the San Diego area could get millions in federal funding under a bill Rep. Mike Levin introduced Tuesday. The Desalination Development Act would provide $260 million over five years for desalination projects across the country, including Oceanside’s Mission Basin Groundwater Purification Facility, which converts brackish flows into potable water, said Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano). It also sets environmental standards for projects that get federal funding, with requirements for energy efficiency, wildlife protection and water conservation. (LINK). San Diego’s water desalination efforts could get boost in federal funding – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-08-02T11:33:09+02:00
Desalination advances in California despite opponents pushing for alternatives – California Environmentalists say desalination decimates ocean life, costs too much money and energy, and soon will be made obsolete by water recycling. But as Western states face an epic drought, regulators appear ready to approve a desalination plant in Huntington Beach, California. After spending 22 years and $100 million navigating a thicket of state regulations and environmentalists‘ challenges, Poseidon Water is down to one major regulatory hurdle – the California Coastal Commission. The company feels confident enough to talk of breaking ground by the end of next year on the […] Desalination advances in California despite opponents pushing for alternatives – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-07-29T16:15:00+02:00
Diablo Canyon and desalination – California We in California face a historically deep drought advancing on our state, in addition to the global warming increase that takes our Western U.S. water more every day. Yet, what are politicians fretting about? The plight of our Golden State? Not so much. The governor worries about the recall and where donations will come from for that next office. Sacramento politicians worry about what they always focus on—where will money come from for that next election. Of course they focus on Big Oil and Gas donations. The […] Diablo Canyon and desalination – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-07-23T01:54:37+02:00
Marin vets options for desalination, water pipeline – California Marin Municipal Water District announced Friday that it has found a potential vendor for temporary desalination plants and four Central Valley water suppliers that could transfer water to the county through a pipeline across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. The emergency water projects are being explored based on forecasts that the majority of Marin residents could run out of water by July 2022 if the upcoming winter is as dry as last year’s. The district serves about two-thirds of the county including 191,000 residents in central and southern Marin. Marin vets options for desalination, water pipeline – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-07-23T13:58:47+02:00
California Should Fund Local Drought Resilience Projects Like San Diego and Sacramento – California On July 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom expanded two earlier drought emergency declarations to cover 50 of the state’s 58 counties. In May, he directed state agencies to consider easing requirements for reservoir releases to conserve water upstream, and to make water transfers easier. Both are needed. Notably, the governor’s emergency proclamation did not impose water conservation mandates. Instead, Newsom is leaving water conservation to each region — a smart and necessary approach that incentivizes regional investments in water supply. California Should Fund Local Drought Resilience Projects Like San Diego and Sacramento – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-07-14T15:34:19+02:00
Bill aims to help turn recycled wastewater into high-quality drinking water – California Declining Sierra snowfall and continuing drought conditions have some people looking at recycling wastewater as a stable source of supplies in the future. Many Bay Area districts are already tapping into lower-quality recycled water for outdoor use. Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Vice-Chair Gary Kremen says it’s about 5% of their supply. „Most of our recycled water today is used for outdoor irrigation and some slight amount is used for cooling towers,“ said Kremen. (LINK). Bill aims to help turn recycled wastewater into high-quality drinking water – CaliforniaDME GmbH2021-07-09T11:22:15+02:00