Is this plant environmentally sound?
Absolutely. Before Poseidon was allowed to begin construction, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Drinking Water, the City of Carlsbad and other local agencies were satisfied that the plant and its operations do not significantly impact the environment. The comprehensive review process under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) involves agencies at the local, state and federal levels and includes input from the local community and environmental stakeholders. Is the facility noisy? No. The plant is completely sound-proof from the exterior. The only source of noise is the high-speed electrical pumps, which are acoustically attenuated to meet or exceed the City of Carlsbad's noise ordinances and the entire plant is screened by a soundwall. |
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