Why doesn't California do desalination? California is the looney toon state. It is hard to think of any other state that is run by such left wing clowns. California is also a very rich...

son of witless

California is the looney toon state. It is hard to think of any other state that is run by such left wing clowns. California is also a very rich state. If the people would stop electing morons life could be good.

Right now California is suffering from a severe drought. Now this state continues to waste billions on a high speed rail line. If you want to spend money like that, why not construct something useful? Like many desalination plants. Since water is the priority, imagine if those billions were in desalination.

Santa Barbara actually built one in 1991 during a previous drought. Shortly after it was shut down when the drought ended. They are considering spending a lot of money to restart the plant.

bmac32 Loc: West Florida

In the first 29 miles of building they managed to k**l a den of kit fox but I'm sure they will be heavily fined, well probably not!

http://www.mercurynews.com/california-high-speed-rail

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righty Loc: Tenn

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s.o.w. actually the nations largest desalination plant is opening just N. of San Diego in 2016, with plans for more.

UncleJesse Loc: Hazzard Co, GA

Because the permitting process is lengthy to the point that by the time it's complete, the drought will be over. That's the lesson of Santa Barbara...see article

http://blogs.kqed.org/science/audio/why-isnt-desalination-the-answer-to-all-californias-water-problems/

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righty Loc: Tenn

UncleJesse wrote:

Because the permitting process is lengthy to the point that by the time it's complete, the drought will be over. That's the lesson of Santa Barbara...see article

http://blogs.kqed.org/science/audio/why-isnt-desalination-the-answer-to-all-californias-water-problems/

yes the permitting process is definitely a long one. I believe it was like 6 years to get through the permitting for the Carlsbad plant

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

California Democrat Senators: 25 Of 40
Assembly: 51 Of 80
Prolly Stay That Way

hprinze Loc: Central Florida

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Logic and common sense would have built desal plants long ago.

California's politicians don't know anything about logic and common sense.

Loki Loc: Georgia

hprinze wrote:

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Logic and common sense would have built desal plants long ago.

California's politicians don't know anything about logic and common sense.

I mentioned this earlier; I think it's something in the granola.

son of witless

UncleJesse wrote:

Because the permitting process is lengthy to the point that by the time it's complete, the drought will be over. That's the lesson of Santa Barbara...see article

http://blogs.kqed.org/science/audio/why-isnt-desalination-the-answer-to-all-californias-water-problems/

It's not like California will never have another drought after this one. With all of the money they have wasted on their high speed rail boondoggle, they could have some serious back up water capacity instead.

They are perfectly willing to have a choo choo train that will lose billions when it begins operations. Why not have desalination plants running at a financial loss? At least you will have water.

rocketride

I'm waiting for them to start watering their crops with "Brawndo".

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karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

son of witless wrote:

It's not like California will never have another drought after this one. With all of the money they have wasted on their high speed rail boondoggle, they could have some serious back up water capacity instead.

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Note The Concern To The Invasive Delta Smelt

son of witless

karpenter wrote:

Basic Necessities Are Not A Sexy Priority To Progs

Note The Concern To The Invasive Delta Smelt

In fairness desalination plants do put back into the ocean some nasty brine, but I don't see how that can't be dealt with. Technology, technology, technology. Liberals could put their obsession with technology to use and find solutions.

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

Here In Kansas City, We Are Going To Have A Light Rail
Come Hell Or High Water
Never-Mind The Failure Of Referendums
Progs Think They Are Forward Looking

Meanwhile, Our Water Infrastructure Is Over 100yrs Old.
And Much Of It Was Built With Lower Quality Materials
Due To War Shortages
Mains Blow Like Geysers All Over Town

But We Need Light Rail To Show KC Is With 'With It'....

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

son of witless wrote:

In fairness desalination plants do put back into the ocean some nasty brine, but I don't see how that can't be dealt with.

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My Wife Just Brought Home A New Brand Of Himalayan Salt

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Plain Morton Salt Just Ain't Up-Scale

karpenter Loc: Headin' Fer Da Hills !!

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We'll Get Our Ice Caps Back

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