Algae blooms in seawater present a challenge for desalination plants and are highly variable and are a function of several conditions arising from currents and upwelling; also they can vary widely in species, magnitude, and frequency. An extensive study to determine the characteristics of the Southern California algae blooms and to cultivate them i...

This PowerPoint reviews the efforts to construct the Carlsbad Seawater Desalination plant with a detailed discussion of permitting and construction along with public approval....