Opinion: Celebrate recycled water agreement, but don’t forget desal
The Monterey Peninsula’s water supply challenges require partnership and collaboration to solve. After months of negotiation, California American Water, Monterey One Water and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District have agreed to terms that enable California American Water to purchase recycled water from the Pure Water Monterey Expansion project. This represents a critical step toward the development of a reliable, long-term water supply for the local community.
-Written by Rich Svindland, president of California American WaterRelated articles:
- Marin Independent Journal: Desalination is not the answer to district water shortage
- The Washington Post: Desalination Can Make Saltwater Drinkable — But It Won’t Solve The U.S. Water Crisis