California American Water Proposes Modification to Monterey Peninsula Water Moratorium
California American Water has submitted a proposal to modify the existing moratorium on new water connections on the Monterey Peninsula. The company cites multiple years of strong water storage and progress on a desalination project as reasons for the potential change.
California American Water has proposed modifications to its current moratorium on new water connections on the Monterey Peninsula. The company attributes the potential change to several years of robust water storage, achieved through its Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program, and ongoing regulatory progress on its desalination project.
According to California American Water, these efforts have helped alleviate concerns regarding water use growth in a region that has faced significant water supply challenges. The company has navigated a complex regulatory landscape to advance its large-scale desalination initiative.
The moratorium was implemented to address the region's long-standing water resource limitations. The proposed modification seeks to balance the area's increasing water demands with available supplies while ensuring long-term water security.
California American Water is now awaiting regulatory review and a decision on its proposal. If approved, the modification could allow for new customer connections under specific conditions.