The Santa Barbara City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to accept a $10 million grant — with the understanding that it will run the plant at full capacity for at least 36 out of the next 40 years. Some environmentalists objected to the council’s decision, citing environmental concerns.
As Poseidon Water pursues the final government approvals needed to build one of the country’s biggest seawater desalination plants, the company still cannot definitively say who will buy the 50 million gallons a day of drinking water it wants to produce on the Orange County coast.
All City of San Diego reservoirs previously closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic are now open to the public during regular business hours for walking, jogging, cycling, fishing and boating. Normal fishing and boating fees will apply. “Overall everything is working well,” said Bryan Norris, the City’s reservoirs and recreation program manager. “Several reservoirs are […]
Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss is among mayors across the country who are urging their communities to use water wisely and join Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.
Santa Barbara Council Accepts $10 Million Matching Grant to Operate Desalination Plant
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Noozhawkby Joshua MolinaThe Santa Barbara City Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to accept a $10 million grant — with the understanding that it will run the plant at full capacity for at least 36 out of the next 40 years. Some environmentalists objected to the council’s decision, citing environmental concerns.
Opinion: Poseidon’s Huntington Beach Desalination Plant Still In Choppy Waters
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /Los Angeles Timesby Bettina BoxallAs Poseidon Water pursues the final government approvals needed to build one of the country’s biggest seawater desalination plants, the company still cannot definitively say who will buy the 50 million gallons a day of drinking water it wants to produce on the Orange County coast.
San Diego Reservoirs Open with Coronavirus Safety Guidelines
/in Home Headline, Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Mike Lee /Water News NetworkAll City of San Diego reservoirs previously closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic are now open to the public during regular business hours for walking, jogging, cycling, fishing and boating. Normal fishing and boating fees will apply. “Overall everything is working well,” said Bryan Norris, the City’s reservoirs and recreation program manager. “Several reservoirs are […]
Oceanside Competes in Nationwide Water Conservation Contest
/in Media Coverage, San Diego County /by Kimberlyn Velasquez /The San Diego Union Tribuneby Linda McIntoshOceanside Mayor Peter Weiss is among mayors across the country who are urging their communities to use water wisely and join Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation.