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News & Community Highlights

Stay informed with the latest stories, press releases, and community highlights from the Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant. Here you’ll find articles covering project milestones, environmental initiatives, water industry news, and the plant’s ongoing contributions to San Diego County.
From technology breakthroughs to community partnerships, these updates showcase how the plant continues to deliver safe, reliable water while supporting the region’s economy and environment.
State of the Ocean Report
The Carlsbad Desalination Project meets rigorous environmental standards set by state and local agencies, including the California…
Desalination Can Provide Relief to California’s Water Problem
Of the 50 states in America, California uses the most water of any state. But California is…
Can seawater desalination be a win-win fix to our water cycle?
While we increasingly turn to desalination as a secure water supply, it is still perceived as an…
Awards and Accolades

2026
Merit Award
2025
Best Water/Environment Project - West Region
2019
Award for Engineering Excellence
2017
Membrane Facility of the Year
2017
Grand Award for Engineering Excellence
2017
Claire Hill Award for Excellence
2016
Design-Build Project of the Year
2016
Energy Champion
2016
International Desalination Plant of the Year
2013
Deal of the Year for the Far West Region
2012
North American Infrastructure Deal of the Year
2012
Largest U.S. Project Financing Deal
2012
Global Desalination Deal of the Year
2012
North American Water Deal of the Year
