California Appellate Court Rules in Favor of Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project
- The Sixth Appellate District of California's Court of Appeals upheld permits for California American Water's desalination facility
- Desalination plant is a key part of future water resources, supporting diversification of water supply
- Bringing drought-proof and sustainable water supplies to the Monterey Peninsula
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Decision upholds years of rigorous environmental review
The County subsequently relied on the CPUC’s certified EIR in issuing its permit. Marina Coast Water District (MCWD) filed suit in
In its decision, the Court of Appeal stated that: “On the County and Cal-Am’s appeal, we conclude that the County’s statement of overriding considerations was supported by substantial evidence and any remaining deficiency in the statement as an informational document was not prejudicial. On MCWD’s cross-appeal, we are not persuaded that the trial court erred in rejecting MCWD’s other contentions. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment.”
“This ruling is a victory for a sustainable water future for our region,” said Josh Stratton, California American Water External Affairs Manager. “We are diligently advancing our efforts to protect the Carmel River by working with our partners on new supplies for the
The desalination plant is one of three major components that California American Water – the Peninsula’s water provider – has supported to diversify the area’s water supply and relieve the over-drafted Carmel River aquifer. The other two components of the Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project are aquifer storage and recovery and a groundwater replenishment and recycled water project that together with other smaller projects will bring drought-proof and environmentally sustainable water supplies to the
About California American Water:
California American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), provides high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to more than 725,000 people. Information regarding California American Water’s service areas can be found on the company’s website www.californiaamwater.com.
About American Water:
With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse
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Josh Stratton
Manager of External Affairs
California American Water
831-435-6015
josh.stratton@amwater.com
Source: California American Water