San Diego launching Pure Water, largest infrastructure project in city's history . . .

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5. San Diego County Has 'Sufficient' Water Supplies Through 2045:

"According to a statement issued by the Water Authority, 'No shortage or regional water demand is expected. This is the result of a three-year strategic investment that has created a water safety net for San Diego County’s $253 billion economy and quality of life. 3.3 million residents. . . .'

. . . . the water supply in San Diego County has become diversified, the water supply of the Carlsbad desalination plant is controlled locally, and the protection and transfer agreement of the water supply from the Colorado River. According to the Water Authority, these two resources can prevent droughts and other emergencies even in consecutive years of drought by ensuring adequate water supply by 2045.

Another strategy includes local projects, such as the San Diego Pure Water Project in San Diego, which is expected to start producing 30 million gallons of drinking water every day in the next few years.

According to the city, by 2035, purified water will use technology to clean reclaimed water and produce safe, high-quality drinking water, providing nearly half of the city’s water supply.

'Pure water is an investment that will create a more sustainable future for all of us,” said San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. “Our changing climate is challenging us to develop new and creative solutions.'"