LA Water District Testing New Methods Of Desalination – Could It Help Solve Water Insecurity?

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District is teaming up with a subsea water technology company to pilot new methods of desalination. The hope is to help diversify fresh water sources, especially for a district that uses almost entirely imported water to supply around 75,000 people. Traditional desalination processes pump water from the ocean onto land-based facilities that then remove salt from the water. It's often criticized for emitting greenhouse gas and putting marine life at risk. OceanWell, the tech company collaborating with Las Virgenes, will use water pods and natural water pressure for the filtration process, which could conserve energy.

And they say they're working with the state and other collaborators on the best ways to preserve the environment along the way. Joining Larry to discuss is Michael McNutt, public affairs manager for the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, and Kalyn Simon, director of engagement at OceanWell.

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Originally emited  BY AirTalk LAist 89.3 | Newscasts

Date: SEPT. 21, 2023

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