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The plant began regular operations in December 2015. [9] It was named after a former Carlsbad mayor, Claude "Bud" Lewis, who held the position for almost a quarter of a century. [10] Lewis died in 2014 and was a supporter of construction of the desalination plant. [11] After completion, it underwent six months of testing before being brought ...
Local sources from the Metropolitan Water District include recycled water, groundwater pumping, and desalinated water from the Carlsbad Desalination Plant. [11] The Carlsbad desalination plant can supply up to 56,000 acre-feet (69 million cubic metres) of water. [12] The rates are among the highest in Southern California. [13]
Brine water exiting from Carlsbad Desalination Plant is further mixed in with ocean water at the discharge pond before finally exiting out toward the ocean jetty. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / San Diego ...
The Carlsbad desalination plant subsequently took over dredging responsibilities. [10] Lagoon dredging supports two aquaculture businesses in the Carlsbad vicinity: the Carlsbad Aqua Farm which raises and sells oysters and mussels; and the Hubbs-Seaworld Institute, which operates a hatchery for White Sea bass. [11]
In this article, we will take a look at 10 of the largest desalination plants in the US. If you want to see some more of the US’s top desalination plants, go directly to 5 Largest Desalination ...
Carlsbad is home to the nation's largest desalination plant. [22] Construction of the Carlsbad Desalination Plant at Encina Power Station was completed in December 2015. [23] Encina Power Station was demolished, despite efforts to preserve it as a historical landmark. [24]
Michelle Peters, technical and compliance manager for Poseidon Water, stands by pipes in the pre-treatment section at the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant, which opened on Dec. 14, 2015.
Carlsbad: The Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant was constructed at a cost of $1 billion by Poseidon Resources and was the largest desalination plant in the United States when it went online December 14, 2015. [125] It produces 50 million gallons a day to 110,000 customers throughout San Diego County.