Tag: California
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Microfiltration elements to tackle challenging waters
New microfiltration elements based on HYDRAcap® Max technology have been introduced by Nitto Denko/Hydranautics to treat highly challenging waters.
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Carlsbad water purchase plan agreed by SDCWA
The San Diego County Water Authority in California formally announced on 25 August 2011 that it had reached agreement with the City of Carlsbad to begin negotiating with Poseidon Resources for purchasing water from the Carlsbad Desalination Project.
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OC pilot desalination pumping to restart in October
The pilot plant for the South Orange Coastal Ocean Desalination Project in California will resume discharging into the ocean in October 2011 following alterations to the discharge pipeline, which are about to go for bidding.
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CalAm seeks resolution of Monterey desalination finances
California American Water (CAW) has invoked a disputes procedure in continuing wrangles with its partners in the proposed Monterey Regional Desalination Project.
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Carlsbad desalination water-purchase agreement moves forward
Two meetings next week could prepare the way for a long-awaited water purchase agreement between San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) and the Carlsbad seawater desalination project in California to be built by Poseidon Resources.
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Another appeal against Carlsbad desalination project
An appeal against a court ruling allowing the Carlsbad desalination plant to use the open-ocean cooling-water intakes of the adjacent power station for its water intake was launched on 18 August 2011 by the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit grassroots organization.
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New CEO appointed by Poseidon Resources
Carlos A Riva, who has led a number of leading infrastructure companies, has joined Poseidon Resources as chief executive officer.
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Outfall and intake problems hit OC desalination
The pilot plant for the South Orange Coastal Ocean Desalination Project in California has been forced to close down due to relocation of its outfall pipe due to heavy storms . The project has also run into problems with its intake water.
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IDA scholarships for PhD students in US and Singapore
The International Desalination Association (IDA) has awarded its Channabasappa Memorial Scholarship for 2011 to Errol M Glenn of the USA and Sim Siang Tze Victor of Singapore.
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Santa Cruz desalination EIS goes on despite alternative study
City of Santa Cruz Council in California, USA, approved another US$ 300,000 payment on 2 August 2011 for consultant URS Corp Americas to continue its work on the environmental impact assessment for a 2.5 MGD (9,500 m³/d) desalination plant for the city.