Difference between revisions of "Monterey Peninsula Water Project"
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**[[CalAM]] filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission leading to the creation of the MPWP | **[[CalAM]] filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission leading to the creation of the MPWP | ||
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| − | **Reached the final depth of the slant well testing its feasibility for the MPWP water source | + | **Reached the final depth of the slant well testing its feasibility for the MPWP water source<ref name="Test Well"> http://www.montereyherald.com/opinion/20150227/ian-crooks-cal-am-test-slant-well-to-deliver-key-data</ref> |
*'''March 30, 2014''' | *'''March 30, 2014''' | ||
| − | **Completed test slant well successfully began pumping water and returning it to the ocean | + | **Completed test slant well successfully began pumping water and returning it to the ocean<ref name="KSBW"> http://www.ksbw.com/news/Cal-Am-desalination-well-now-pumping-water/32092494</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 22:46, 1 April 2015
Overview
The Monterey Peninsula Water Project (MPWP) was created to fill a growing need for water following the failure of the Regional Water Project. The MPWP will consist of a series of slant wells designed to pump water to a desalination facility in Marina [1]. Current water (% use) in Monterey County stems from water which has been illegal obtained (citation). This project will prevent the legality problem of water...
Costs
The MPWP has an estimated cost of $277 million[1]. These costs will be allocated to following portions of the project:
| Aspect of MPWP | Cost
|
|---|---|
| Surface Intake Systems and Supply Return Facilities | $51M |
| Desalination Plant | $95M |
| Pipeline Facilities | $131M |
| Pre-Construction Cost | $8M |
Rate Changes
With the installation of the Marina Peninsula Water Project, typical rate payers in the Monterey area can expect a 41% bill increase by 2018 [2]. The average citizen in the Monterey area uses approximately 74 units (10 cubic feet per unit). These citizens monthly bill is expected to raise from $75 to an estimated $104 by 2018. Citizens will be affected differently based on the levels of their water consumption.
Timeline
- April 12, 2011
- Investigation begins into the Regional Water Project, ultimately leading to that projects failure
- April 23, 2012
- CalAM filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission leading to the creation of the MPWP
- January 30, 2014
- Reached the final depth of the slant well testing its feasibility for the MPWP water source[3]
- March 30, 2014
- Completed test slant well successfully began pumping water and returning it to the ocean[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.watersupplyproject.org/overview
- ↑ http://www.amwater.com/caaw/Customer-Service/Rates-Information/monterey-water-supply-project.html
- ↑ http://www.montereyherald.com/opinion/20150227/ian-crooks-cal-am-test-slant-well-to-deliver-key-data
- ↑ http://www.ksbw.com/news/Cal-Am-desalination-well-now-pumping-water/32092494
