Seawater Desalination:An environmental impact evaluation

Matt Lewis1Table of ContentsIntroduction to Seawater DesalinationResearch QuestionsEnvironmental ImpactsCarlsbad Desalination Plant Future Desalination TechniquesAnswering Research Questions

April 15, 20142What is Desalination?April 15, 2014(Philip et al 2011)33Desalination ProgressionApril 15, 2014*Data from Census Bureau **Data from Noam Lior (Advances in Desalination)4Why is Desalination Important?April 15, 2014(Philip et al 2011)5Research Statements6 April 15, 2014Negative Environmental ImpactsApril 15, 2014Liu,Ta-Kang 20137Desalination Environmental BenefitsApril 15, 2014(Lovich et al 2005)8Desalination Catch-22April 15, 20149Case Study Site OverviewObtained from http://carlsbaddesal.com, Jessica Jones, and Tabitha Whipple10 April 15, 2014Carlsbad Desalination Plant: Negative ImpactsConstruction ImpactsAir PollutionSuspended particulatesGreen house gas emissionsTopology and GeologySedimentWastewater Discharge and Equipment Impacts (Potential)EcologicalMarine biological habitatsSpecies diversityDistribution PatternsHydrology and Water QualityWater temperatureSalinityChemicalsTurbidityApril 15, 2014Obtained from http://carlsbaddesal.com, Jessica Jones, and Tabitha Whipple

11Indirect Positive Impacts: Marine Life Mitigation PlanApril 15, 2014Obtained from http://carlsbaddesal.com, Jessica Jones, and Tabitha Whipple12Environmental Impact Reduction and SustainabilityApril 15, 2014Obtained from http://carlsbaddesal.com, Jessica Jones, and Tabitha Whipple13April 15, 2014Footer text here14

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What Needs to Happen: The Future of DesalinationRenewable DesalinationAlternative ProcessesApril 15, 2014(Cohen-Taguni et al 2012)16Conclusion: Answering Research QuestionsApril 15, 201417Conclusion: Answering Research Questions (Continued)April 15, 201418Questions?

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