Difference between revisions of "Desalination in California's Central Coast Region"

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Revision as of 23:02, 31 March 2014

Summary

Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from saline water.

Facilities in the Central Coast

Existing

  • Marina - Marina Coast Water District, 0.3 MGD
  • Moss Landing - Duke Energy, 0.48 MGD, used for power plant operations
  • Monterey - Monterey Bay Aquarium, 0.04 mGD, used for toilets and other on-site uses

Proposed

  • Monterey - Ocean View Plaza (private development), Approved by the City of Monterey in 2004
  • Sand City - City of Sand City, 0.27 MGD
  • Sand City - Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, 3-7.5 MDG
  • Marina - Marina Coast Water District, 2.7 MGD

Regulations

NOAA/National Marine Sanctuary

California Coastal Act

Technology

Conservation Issues

Energy Consumption

References


Links

Disclaimer

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