This paper describes a detailed case study – using a Triple Bottom Line (TBL) perspective − of the benefits and costs of the desalination (desal) of brackish groundwater, as implemented jointly in the Chino Basin (southern California) by the Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA), the Chino Basin Desalter Authority (CDA), and the Chino Basin Watermaster. A key aspect of this case study is that it examines how the benefits of desal may extend well beyond its use in developing a potable water supply. View
The Seaside Groundwater Basin underlies the cities of Seaside, Sand City, Del Rey Oaks, Monterey and unincorporated areas of Monterey County, California. Approximately 100,000 persons in the California American Water Company (Cal-Am) service area rely on the basin for a portion of their water supply. With other supplies in the area at risk, the basin has come under increasing pressure to meet water needs in the greater Monterey Peninsula area. View
California has a long tradition of recycling water, with public health and safety issues managed by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) under the auspices of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. While CDPH is the authority on the protection of public health and the party responsible for developing uniform statewide recycled water regulations, the agency serves in an advisory capacity for permitting recycled water projects and programs. View
Membrane technologies have revolutionized water and wastewater treatment over the past decade. Membrane treatment has become more prevalent in water recycling, water reuse and salinity management, and all four major membranes categories [microfiltration (MF), ultrafiltration (UF), nanofiltration (NF) and reverse osmosis (RO)] are commercially available. View
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is currently constructing the West County Energy Center (WCEC), a power generating facility located in western Palm Beach County, Florida, to meet the demand for electrical power in the region. Reclaimed water will be the water supply source for circulating water makeup for the cooling towers at the power plant. Reclaimed water is a reliable, sustainable source of water supply. View