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South Coast Water District Accepts Water Cost Analysis for Doheny Ocean Desalination Project

September 2, 2021

South Coast Water District Accepts Water Cost Analysis for Doheny Ocean Desalination Project

At its September 2nd Board meeting, the South Coast Water District (SCWD) directors unanimously accepted an independent water cost analysis for its proposed Doheny Ocean Desalination Project. The report, which was prepared by project finance and municipal consultant Clean Energy Capital, compared the costs of building a SWRO project against a “no desal” option, and analyzed its impacts on ratepayers over the next 30 years under several scenarios.

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David Moore
Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority Formed

October 7, 2021

Los Vaqueros Reservoir Joint Powers Authority Formed

The Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project passed a significant milestone in officially filing agreements needed to form a Joint Powers Authority. This important milestone puts a group of Local Agency Partners one step closer to expanding the existing Los Vaqueros reservoir and adding new conveyance facilities which will provide environmental, water supply reliability, operational flexibility, water quality and recreational benefits.

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David Moore
Montecito Board Approves Historic 50 Year Water Supply Agreement with Santa Barbara

June 25, 2020

Montecito Board Approves Historic 50 Year Water Supply Agreement with Santa Barbara

The Montecito Water District took a major step forward to improve long-term water supply security and reliability during a special meeting on Thursday. The Water District Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt a resolution approving a 50-year Water Supply Agreement between the MWD and the City of Santa Barbara.

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David Moore