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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.

SDCWA | February 4, 2025

State of the Ocean Report

The Carlsbad Desalination Project meets rigorous environmental standards set by state and local agencies, including the California…

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Pepperdine University` | April 19, 2023

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…

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NIH Pub Med Central | September 1, 2020

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…

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