Poseidon Desalination Plant

Rowe: Funeral for the Poseidon Huntington Beach Desalination Half-Project

by Kelly E. Rowe Jul 31, 2022Jul 31, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Poseidon’s half project desal plant at a bad location should
now be officially dead. The present HB City
Council is now considering rescinding all of its CEQA Poseidon environmental documents so
they may not be used again.

Huntington Beach

Is Poseidon’s Huntington Beach Desal Plant Proposal Gone for Good?

by Brandon Pho Jul 6, 2022Jul 14, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The company also wants off the hook for permit fees. A regional water board doesn’t appear poised to grant that request.

Press Releases

Stop Poseidon Coalition Celebrates California Coastal Commission’s Decision to Unanimously Deny Permitting for Brookfield-Poseidon Huntington Beach Desalination Plant

by Press Release May 12, 2022May 12, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The California Coastal Commission, comprised of 12 voting members, one who recused themselves, whose mission is to uphold the California Coastal Act, made the unanimous decision to deny the proposed Brookfield-Poseidon Huntington Beach Desalination Plant’s permitting.

Water, Power & Waste

Is Poseidon’s Big Proposal for HB Desal Plant Dead in the Water?

by Brandon Pho May 3, 2022May 4, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Interest is peaking amidst the Coastal Commission staff report’s blow to the proposed project – most recently with Gov. Newsom vocalizing his support for it.

Water, Power & Waste

Have Water and Power Officials in Orange County Figured Out a Way to Meet in Secret?

by Noah Biesiada and Brandon Pho Mar 23, 2022Mar 22, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

A renewable energy agreement between the OC Power Authority and Poseidon Water is nonbinding. But critics wonder whether it opens the door towards secret government.

Water, Power & Waste

Fight Over Controversial Huntington Beach Desal Project Enters Final Lap in March

by Brandon Pho Feb 2, 2022Feb 3, 2022 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The 20-year fight could end at the California Coastal Commission’s scheduled March 17 hearing on the plant.

Government

Will Poseidon’s HB Desal Plant Take State Money Away from Low-Income Housing?

by Brandon Pho Dec 14, 2021Dec 15, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

The California Coastal Commission is expected to hear the Poseidon desalination project in March, according to the company’s vice president.

Water, Power & Waste

Proposed Ballot Measure Could Save Controversial HB Desal Plant Proposal if State Regulators Deny It

by Brandon Pho Nov 1, 2021Nov 2, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Some OC water officials pushed a proposed ballot measure to put more state money into water supply projects. Critics of a controversial desalination plant proposed for Huntington Beach say it also seeks to achieve something else.

Outdoors

Regulators Allow Controversial Desal Plant to Run in Huntington Beach Without Immediately Making Up for Coastal Damage

by Brandon Pho Apr 30, 2021Oct 23, 2026 Why you can trust Voice of OC

It’s one more step toward a seawater desalting plant getting built in Huntington Beach. The project goes next before the State Coastal Commission.

Community Opinion

Nederhood: Where Water Flows, Life Grows, Especially in the OC

by Al Nederhood Apr 29, 2021Apr 29, 2021 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Orange County is one of the best places to live in the US in part because it has the world’s best water system. The OC water system is based on its aquifer, recycled water, outstanding conservation and captured storm water in the Santa Ana River. Additional water has traditionally come from Northern California and the Colorado River. Both of these sources are now at risk. If global warming continues, so will the much lower water supplies from these sources. The OC water system was created because 20, 30 and 40 years ago OC rate payers had the vision and commitment to invest in its water future. Investing in the Poseidon desal plant will insure the OC continues to have fresh, reliable water generated by the best local water system, anywhere.