For more than 20 years, officials have wrestled with whether to build a controversial seawater desalination plant in Huntington Beach.
There have been hours of presentations and comments at the Commission’s meeting in Costa Mesa. More than 200 people showed up.
Proponents say the project is expensive, but necessary amid unprecedented drought made worse by the climate crisis. “The Huntington Beach desal plant would provide high-quality, locally-controlled, drought-proof water supply regardless of whether or how much it rains or snows,” said Cathy Green, vice president of the Orange County Water District board and former Huntington Beach mayor.Oscar Rodriguez of community group Oak View ComUNIDAD says water recycling and stormwater capture would be better for low-income ratepayers. Rodriguez is also a planning commissioner for Huntington Beach.
“How can we justify building a facility that we already know produces the most expensive form of water and will only benefit private equity firms and its investors?” Rodriguez said.Environmentalists, commission staff and tribal nations also worry about the harm the plant could cause to marine life.
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