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Carlsbad desal project hearing set for Wednesday; Water board takes third look this year

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on May 12, 2009 at 6:21 am

From the North County Times:

For the third time this year, a controversial desalination project goes before a government agency that could give final approval or delay it yet again.

San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board is scheduled to vote Wednesday on the project. It would be built by Poseidon Resources Corp. next to the Encina Power Station in coastal Carlsbad.

Eight water districts, including the city of Carlsbad, have agreed to buy water from the plant, which is intended to supplement the region’s water supply.

But environmental groups such as Surfrider Foundation and San Diego Coastkeeper say the plant will unnecessarily harm ocean life. And one regulatory agency has claimed that Stamford, Conn.-based Poseidon misrepresented important information about the project.

Poseidon says it can’t raise money for the $300 million project until the water quality board gives its approval. After it raises the money, construction can begin.

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May 12, 2009 · Filed Under Poseidon's Carlsbad Plant

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