California, the nation’s most diverse and populous state, faces unique water challenges. With nearly 40 million citizens today, its population is projected to grow to 60 million by 2050. Seasonal rain and snow are most abundant in the north and mountainous Sierra Nevada region. Meanwhile, population is most densely concentrated along the state’s arid southern coastline. Long-term drought is a common recurrence. Beginning in the early 20th century, California has developed the largest and most highly-engineered water conveyance system in the world to support miraculous growth in its population, industrial and agricultural economy. But this system is now aging and stressed. New pressures have forced a re-think of how to meet the water needs of the state’s local communities.
er time, California water policy has placed growing emphasis on conservation and efficiency, with the aim of meeting local needs as much as possible with local resources. This shift in perspective has driven interest in innovative alternatives such as reuse and recycling, direct and indirect potable reuse of wastewater, stormwater capture and seawater desalination.
In April 2019, Governor Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to recommend a suite of priorities and actions to build a climate-resilient water system and ensure healthy waterways to meet California’s 21st century needs. In January 2020, agencies responded with a bold draft plan incorporating all of these strategies as part of a diversified portfolio.
POSEIDON’S APPROACH
For nearly twenty years, Poseidon has engaged with local California water agencies to develop local, drought-resilient drinking water resources that meet local needs and stringent state regulatory requirements – without burdening municipal finances. These including the landmark Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant and the proposed Huntington Beach Desalination Facility. Poseidon has been selected as a finalist to develop a plan to partner with the City of Santa Clara to provide an aquifer recharge solution. Poseidon has built a deep network of relationships with water agencies statewide, and gained recognition as the leading private-sector developer of public-private partnership solutions for water needs. The company is an established world leader in deploying cutting-edge seawater desalination technology, the ultimate droughtproof resource for coastal communities.
Poseidon stands ready to work with local communities and industrial users in California to develop solutions tailored to meet local needs and financing limitations. For more information, please contact us.
In April 2019, Governor Newsom issued an executive order directing state agencies to recommend a suite of priorities and actions to build a climate-resilient water system and ensure healthy waterways to meet California’s 21st century needs. In January 2020, agencies responded with a bold draft plan incorporating all of these strategies as part of a diversified portfolio.
POSEIDON’S APPROACH
For nearly twenty years, Poseidon has engaged with local California water agencies to develop local, drought-resilient drinking water resources that meet local needs and stringent state regulatory requirements – without burdening municipal finances. These including the landmark Claude “Bud” Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant and the proposed Huntington Beach Desalination Facility. Poseidon has been selected as a finalist to develop a plan to partner with the City of Santa Clara to provide an aquifer recharge solution. Poseidon has built a deep network of relationships with water agencies statewide, and gained recognition as the leading private-sector developer of public-private partnership solutions for water needs. The company is an established world leader in deploying cutting-edge seawater desalination technology, the ultimate droughtproof resource for coastal communities.
Poseidon stands ready to work with local communities and industrial users in California to develop solutions tailored to meet local needs and financing limitations. For more information, please contact us.