Los Angeles County addresses groundwater contamination and water supply reliance
What happened
Los Angeles County is addressing the largest brackish groundwater plume in the Los Angeles County Water Basin, which spans 14 miles. This brackish water requires expensive desalination to be used for drinking. Meanwhile, a new company, ACCESS, is working to simplify and improve water desalination technology. About 50% of the water in southern Los Angeles County is imported from sources like the Colorado River.
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Why it matters
The reliance on imported water from sources like the Colorado River means that a major earthquake along the San Andreas Fault could potentially cause Los Angeles County to lose about half of its drinking water. This has driven efforts by agencies and private companies to build water resiliency.
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Who's involved
- Los Angeles CountyCounty relying on imported water and addressing groundwater contamination
- Colorado RiverMajor river whose water is imported into Los Angeles County
- ACCESSCompany developing affordable and accessible water desalination technology
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.
- ACCESSSpeculative
ACCESS might see increased revenue if its affordable desalination product meets the water resiliency needs of Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles CountySpeculative
Los Angeles County could potentially reduce costs and secure water supply through decentralized desalination solutions.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- ACCESS may benefit from increased demand for localized water solutions in LA CountyACCESS may benefit from increased demand for localized water solutions in LA CountyPossible
- LA County's water needs may stress Colorado River supply for ArizonaLA County's water needs may stress Colorado River supply for ArizonaPossible
- LA County's water crisis may increase pressure on Interior Secretary BurgumIncreased pressure for water resiliency may affect Interior Secretary Doug BurgumPossible
- LADWP may face pressure as LA County addresses water contaminationWater resiliency needs may increase operational complexity for LADWPPossible
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The entities involved
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Los Angeles County
county in California, United States
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Colorado River
major river in the western United States and Mexico