This initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure a resilient, drought-proof water supply for San Luis Obispo County into the future.
Upcoming Virtual Community Meeting and Survey for the Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics (DESAL) Plan
Author: Public Works
Date: 8/25/2025 12:24 PM
The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) invites public input on its DESAL Plan – a multi-phase effort to explore the potential for a regional desalination project.
Launched in partnership with other local agencies with water supply planning responsibilities, this initiative is part of a broader strategy to ensure a resilient, drought-proof water supply for San Luis Obispo County into the future.
As a coastal region with the support of a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant, our communities have a unique opportunity to explore ocean desalination as a reliable and resilient long-term water supply to adapt to climate extremes. The District and partners have begun developing the DESAL Plan Feasibility Study and are looking for community input. Community members are encouraged to complete the short online survey—available now at slocounty.ca.gov/DesalSurvey—to share your perspectives on regional water resources, priorities, and potential solutions.
The District will be hosting a Kickoff Virtual Community Engagement Session on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to:
As a coastal region with the support of a U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART grant, our communities have a unique opportunity to explore ocean desalination as a reliable and resilient long-term water supply to adapt to climate extremes. The District and partners have begun developing the DESAL Plan Feasibility Study and are looking for community input. Community members are encouraged to complete the short online survey—available now at slocounty.ca.gov/DesalSurvey—to share your perspectives on regional water resources, priorities, and potential solutions.
The District will be hosting a Kickoff Virtual Community Engagement Session on Monday, September 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. to:
- Inform the public about the DESAL Plan Feasibility Study
- Gather input about regional water resources
- Solicit perspectives on initial feasibility study elements and ocean desalination
| Online Community Meeting via Zoom: September 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. | |
| Join from your Computer or Smart Phone | Join by Telephone |
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For more information, join the DESAL Plan email list, submit public comments, or view project materials as they become available. Please visit the County’s DESAL Plan webpage at: https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/DESAL.
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