Infrastructure investments protect communityâs water supply – Colorado Smart investments can help communities weather tough times, so when drought conditions hit the Colorado River Basin in 2000, the Las Vegas Valley Water District (LVVWD) joined local water agencies to invest in forward-thinking plans and programs to protect Southern Nevadaâs water supply. Engineering a deep-water solution, the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and its member agencies, including the LVVWD, initiated the engineering design and construction of a 24-foot diameter intake tunnel and Low Lake Level Pumping Station to ensure 2.2 million Southern Nevadans maintained access to their drinking water. (LINK). Infrastructure investments protect communityâs water supply – ColoradoHIWI042020-08-02T15:50:27+02:00
Creeping salt water forces Cape May City to consider more desalination – New Jersey Salt water is continuing to creep into private wells and some deep aquifers on the Cape May peninsula, forcing some homeowners to consider other sources of drinking water. Prompting Cape May City to plan a sharp increase in capacity for a plant that desalinates sea water, state and local officials said. Although salinity levels in about two dozen âsentinelâ wells â those designed to provide an early warning of salt water intrusion â are still below limits set by the state Department of Environmental Protection, coastal communities are being [âŠ] Creeping salt water forces Cape May City to consider more desalination – New JerseyHIWI042020-07-31T11:48:26+02:00
Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Staff Recommends Approval of Permit for Huntington Beach Desal Project – California HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., July 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ â Today, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (âRegional Boardâ) issued a Staff Report recommending approval of a Tentative Order making amendments to and renewing its operating permit rst issued in 2006 for the proposed Huntington Beach Desalination Project (âProjectâ). The Regional Board is scheduled to consider its staff-prepared permit and recommendation beginning on Thursday, July 30, 2020. The Regional Board staffâs proposed permit amendment and renewal considered all requirements of the California Ocean Planâs new seawater desalination policy [âŠ] Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board Staff Recommends Approval of Permit for Huntington Beach Desal Project – CaliforniaHIWI042020-07-30T15:10:59+02:00
Controversial Poseidon desalination plant in Huntington Beach set for hearings this week – California Poseidon Waterâs 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 – CaliforniaHIWI042020-07-30T15:11:25+02:00
Governor says Baja used water as a piggy bank. Critics worry about his bigger plan – California Baja Californiaâs new governor, Jaime Bonilla, says he is battling to clean up widespread corruption that for years ate away at the stateâs water agency. Even Bonillaâs 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 Bonillaâs 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 – CaliforniaHIWI042020-07-12T14:17:06+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 â helping maintain a functioning ocean inlet â is the lifeblood of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve wetlands, which is the largest saltwater marsh between Monterey Bay and the Tijuana [âŠ] Huntington Beach Desalination Plant to Preserve, Enhance and Restore Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve – CaliforniaHIWI042020-07-10T13:55:52+02:00
$20 million funding opportunity to strengthen Americaâs 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 Energyâs Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy is providing $20 million for innovations that âstrengthen Americaâs water infrastructure and enable advanced water resource recovery systems that have the potential to be net energy positive.â Over the next 10 years, 40 states expect water shortages in some areas, according to the DOE. (LINK). $20 million funding opportunity to strengthen Americaâs water infrastructure – WashingtonHIWI042020-07-06T14:33:28+02:00
Area citizens unite against desal plants – Texas Corpus Christiâs 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 regionâsâ water supply needs. The two plants [âŠ] Area citizens unite against desal plants – TexasHIWI042020-07-03T23:10:57+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 – CaliforniaHIWI042020-06-28T08:22:41+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 âdrought-proofâ 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 [âŠ] Montecito Water District Signs Up for a 50-Year Supply from Santa Barbara- CaliforniaHIWI042020-06-26T09:18:32+02:00