An independent report shows seawater desalination is by far the most expensive water supply. Local residents want to understand the true cost of the proposed Huntington Beach desalination project, especially if they are being asked to pay for it, plus the pros and the cons.
Tag: desalination
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
Gonzalez and Lopez: 80% of OC Latino Voters Want HB Desalination Approved Now!
The results of the William C. Velasquez Institute internet poll of 404 OC registered Latino voters during a two-week period reveal attitudes on water. Invitations to participate in the survey was sent via email.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Maestas: OC needs Desal As Much As Another Beige, Cookie-Cutter Housing Development
Adriana Maestas, who lives in Fullerton, argues that framing the desalination plant as a social justice issue for Latinos is a ridiculous argument designed to only favor a private company and their investors.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Countywide
OC Coastkeeper: San Diego Swindled By Desalination, Don’t Let OC Be Next
Ray Hiemstra, associate director of programs with OC Coastkeeper, writes that Poseidon’s desalination work in SD has locked that community into a bad deal and the proposal for Orange County hides the true cost of distributing the water.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Council Almost (but not quite) Opposes Poseidon Plant
It appeared the Garden Grove City Council would take a stand against a controversial desalination plant in Huntington Beach, but activists opposing the project were disappointed when council members quickly retreated.
Posted inCountywide, News Briefs, Top Stories
Proposed Ocean Desalination Plant to be Discussed Today at Water Board Meeting
A strong turnout is expected at today’s meeting of the Orange County Water District board, where board members are slated to move forward with their consideration of the Poseidon project.
Posted inHuntington Beach
Water District Officials Cancel Secret Discussion on Desalination Plant
Reversal came after MWDOC officials faced questions from the public about the legality of the closed session.
Posted inCountywide, Huntington Beach, Investigative, Top Stories
Regulators: Desalination Plant Builders Not Providing Key Info
Seismic risk and cost estimates are among information that Coastal Commission officials say is needed before plans can advance.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation, Water, Power & Waste
Firm Wins Public Bidding Even When Not Best Qualified
Twice in recent weeks, Roger Faubel Public Affairs has received lucrative public contracts, even though it was initially not rated the best qualified firm.
Posted inHuntington Beach, Water, Power & Waste
Poseidon Desalination Permit Appealed to State Water Board
The appeal is the latest move in a longstanding dispute between environmentalists and desalination proponents.
