Reduced Ocean Pollution from Point Loma Wastewater Plant
This act modifies regulations for the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant in San Diego, allowing it to continue discharging treated wastewater into the ocean but with new, progressively stricter pollution limits. The goal is to reduce harmful substances entering marine waters, while also requiring the City of San Diego to produce water suitable for potable reuse.
Key points
The Point Loma plant can continue ocean discharge, but with new, stricter pollution limits that will gradually decrease until 2031.
It mandates maintaining a deep ocean outfall at least 300 feet deep and 4 miles from shore.
The City of San Diego must demonstrate production of at least 83 million gallons per day of water suitable for potable reuse by the end of 2039, potentially impacting regional drinking water supply.
Requires 10 years of ocean monitoring data prior to permit application and ongoing monitoring throughout the permit term to ensure marine environmental safety.
Status:
Introduced
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