California’s water crisis driving higher interest in desalination of water collected from Pacific Ocean as a new source
From a fast-melting snowpack in the Sierra to over-pumped groundwater in the Central Valley and a drought on the Colorado River, California’s water supply is facing enormous pressure. Increasingly, some believe the only real alternative is to draw water from the Pacific Ocean offshore. Former Water Manager Tim Quinn believes he and his team at OceanWell can do it safely and more affordably. … The company just released data from an ongoing study on a reservoir in Southern California. They say the system produces water roughly 10 times purer than conventional drinking water, without damaging surrounding marine organisms. … It comes at a time of renewed interest in desal.
Other desalination news:
- Los Angeles Business Journal: Work begins on desalter project
