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
ASU MAY HAVE A KEY ROLE IN ARIZONA’S $1B WATER INVESTMENT – United States Arizona’s water future is unclear, but ASU is working to change that. Existing programs and schools at the University focusing on research and development could be key in finding the best set of solutions to the state’s water crisis. The dual threat of increased population and megadrought conditions due to climate change are not likely to ease in the near future. Drought conditions that have persisted in the West are considered to be the driest 22-year period since the year 800, a report from Nature Climate Change […] ASU MAY HAVE A KEY ROLE IN ARIZONA’S $1B WATER INVESTMENT – United StatesDME GmbH2022-02-19T15:45:57+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
Arizona Gov. Calls for $1B Desalination Plant – United States Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey’s announcement this week that he would work with the Legislature to provide $1 billion to “secure Arizona’s water future for the next 100 years” focused entirely on a new desalination plant in Mexico. But a funding plan for the plant that was a key part of Ducey’s final state of the state address isn’t on the table right now. In fact there’s no clear plan for when such a plant might come to be, two key advisors to the Republican governor said Wednesday. Arizona Gov. Calls for $1B Desalination Plant – United StatesDME GmbH2022-01-14T12:00:22+01:00
As OC Digs Deeper for Drinking Water, Worries About Contamination Arise – California Due to California’s 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 […] As OC Digs Deeper for Drinking Water, Worries About Contamination Arise – CaliforniaDME GmbH2022-01-05T14:46:19+01:00