California American Water advances desalination project for Monterey Peninsula
What happened
California American Water submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission updating project cost estimates and a low-cost financing framework for the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project's desalination facilities. This work has reduced pumping from the Carmel River by 75 percent. The CPUC had previously authorized the desalination project in 2018 to address long-term water supply needs in Monterey.
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Why it matters
The project addresses the Monterey Peninsula's need for drought-proof water supplies, as the CPUC verified the region faces a water deficit by 2050. The effort is part of work aimed at lifting a State Water Board cease-and-desist order that has limited regional economic growth.
The California State Lands Commission is considering a lease for a desalination project in Monterey County.
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Who's involved
- MontereyThe city requiring drought-proof water supplies for the Monterey Peninsula.
- California Public Utilities CommissionThe state agency reviewing the project cost updates and financing framework.
- Carmel RiverThe river from which pumping has been reduced by 75 percent.
- Monterey CountyThe county where the regional water security is being addressed.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- MontereySpeculative
Securing drought-proof water supply could lift restrictions on economic growth.
- California Public Utilities CommissionSpeculative
The California Public Utilities Commission might face regulatory acceptance of the project cost updates and financing framework.
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The entities involved
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Monterey
city in Monterey County, California, United States
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