California invests $5 million to support three new desalination projects
(UI) — California has allocated $5 million to support the development of three new desalination projects in the state. According to Governor Gavin Newsom, the investment will help the state tackle extreme weather and “reshape” water systems to better serve California communities.
First on the agenda is Water Replenishment District of Southern California Construction Project in Los Angeles. This desalination project involves constructing a conveyance pipeline to connect an existing well to a “desalter” system. This endeavor will help the community reduce it’s alliance on imported water.
Next is the Wetlands Water District Pilot Project in Fresno will desalinate groundwater by using salt-tolerant plants to filter salts from the brine. California is hoping to expand its desalination production by 28,000 acre-ft. per year.
The third project, called the City of Fort Bragg Design Pilot Project, involves installing a seawater desalination iceberg buoy to bring clean water to residents.
According to thehill.com, six more desalination projects are on the docket to receive funding from the National Alliance for Water Innovation. With the increasing demand for clean drinking water and the ongoing droughts in the region, these desalination projects are a step towards ensuring water security in California.
This story was originally reported on by thehill.com.
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