The Carlsbad Desalination Project meets rigorous environmental standards set by state and local agencies, including the California Coastal Commission. By boosting the project’s energy efficiency, offsetting greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing coastal habitat, the project was designed with environmental stewardship in mind.
View the 2025 State of the Ocean Report here: https://www.sdcwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Cal-Desal-Fact-Sheet-FEB2025.pdf
Further reports can be downloaded here.