Difference between revisions of "Desalination in California's Central Coast Region"
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| − | *Marina - [http://www.mcwd.org/desal.html Marina Coast Water District] 0.3 MGD | + | *Marina - [http://www.mcwd.org/desal.html Marina Coast Water District] 0.3 MGD (not currently operational) <ref name="Feasibility study"> http://montereybay.noaa.gov/resourcepro/resmanissues/pdf/110806desal_final.pdf </ref> |
| − | *Moss Landing - Duke Energy, 0.48 MGD, used for power plant operations | + | *Moss Landing - Duke Energy, 0.48 MGD, used for power plant operations <ref name="Feasibility study"/> |
| − | *Monterey - Monterey Bay Aquarium, 0.04 mGD, used for toilets and other on-site uses | + | *Monterey - [http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/ Monterey Bay Aquarium], 0.04 mGD, used for toilets and other on-site uses <ref name="Feasibility study"/> |
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Revision as of 23:27, 31 March 2014
Contents
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 (not currently operational) [1]
- Moss Landing - Duke Energy, 0.48 MGD, used for power plant operations [1]
- Monterey - Monterey Bay Aquarium, 0.04 mGD, used for toilets and other on-site uses [1]
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
Regulatory Bodies
NOAA/National Marine Sanctuary
California Coastal Act
Legislation
Federal
State
Technology
Conservation Issues
Energy Consumption
References
Links
- CalAm Use of Carmel River Groundwater Basin
- Los Padres Reservoir Capacity Issues
- The Carmel River Watershed
Disclaimer
This page may contain student work completed as part of assigned coursework. It may not be accurate. It does not necessary reflect the opinion or policy of CSUMB, its staff, or students.
