Rosarito desal plant could finally get off the ground
As water shortages loom in Baja California, the state’s plans for a desalination plant are back on track after years of delay. An undeveloped 50-acre plot next to a power plant in northern Rosarito Beach – envisioned as the site of the proposed desalination facility – is now in Mexican government hands. By the end of the year, the state of Baja California expects to invite prospective developers to submit bids. Supporters say it’s not a moment too soon. Global warming threatens to reduce future deliveries from the Colorado River, the state’s main water supply. Like San Diego, Baja California’s coastal regions are largely dependent on the Colorado River for water, and authorities face growing pressure to find alternate sources.
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