Contaminant And Salt Removal Technologies - - CA Water

Section § 79545

This law makes $100 million available for grants to fund water-related projects in California. At least $50 million of this funding is specifically allocated for desalination projects, which involve turning salty water from the ocean or brackish water into fresh water. To get a grant for these projects, non-state sources must cover at least half of the costs through matching funds or donated services.

The funds are also for pilot and demonstration projects focused on removing contaminants like petroleum products (MTBE, BTEX), NDMA, perchlorate, radionuclides (like radon, uranium, radium), pesticides, herbicides, heavy metals (arsenic, mercury, chromium), pharmaceuticals, and endocrine disruptors from water. Lastly, there's support for projects using UV technology and ozone to disinfect drinking water.

The sum of one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available for appropriation by the Legislature from the fund to the department for grants for the following projects:

(a) Desalination of ocean or brackish waters. Not less than fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) of the money appropriated by this chapter shall be available for desalination projects. To be eligible to receive a grant, at least 50 percent of the total cost of the project shall be met by matching funds or donated services from non-state sources.

(b) Pilot and demonstration projects for treatment or removal of the following contaminants:

(1) Petroleum products, such as MTBE and BTEX.

(2) N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

(3) Perchlorate.

(4) Radionuclides, such as radon, uranium, and radium.

(5) Pesticides and herbicides.

(6) Heavy metals, such as arsenic, mercury, and chromium.

(7) Pharmaceuticals and endocrine disrupters.

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(Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)

Section § 79546

This section allows the California Legislature to pass laws needed to put the rules and provisions in this chapter into action.

The Legislature may enact such legislation as is necessary to implement this chapter.

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(Added November 5, 2002, by initiative Proposition 50.)

Section § 79547

This section specifies that funds provided under Section 79545 must be managed according to rules in this section. These funds will be given out as grants, which are awarded through a competitive process open to applicants from across the entire state.

(a) Funds made available pursuant to Section 79545 shall be administered in accordance with this section.

(b) Grants shall be awarded in accordance with Section 79545 on a statewide competitive basis.

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(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 240, Sec. 33. Effective August 13, 2003.)

Section § 79547.2

This law explains how projects for new or alternative water supplies in California are selected. Projects should show a clear need, be ready to start, and minimize environmental harm. Projects that help restore ecosystems and improve water quality are prioritized. Grants for such projects are capped at $5 million. A "desalination project" involves various stages like construction, planning, and environmental assessments related to building a desalination facility or a test version of one.

(a)For the purposes of implementing subdivision (a) of Section 79545, eligible projects shall be selected based on demonstrated need for new or alternative water supplies, project readiness, and the degree to which the project avoids or mitigates adverse environmental impacts. Preference shall be given to eligible projects that incorporate ecosystem restoration and water quality benefits.

(b) A grant made pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 79545 may not exceed five million dollars ($5,000,000).

(c) For the purposes of this section, “desalination project” includes construction, planning, engineering, design, environmental assessments, or related work necessary for the construction of a desalination facility, or the construction of a pilot or demonstration facility.

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(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 240, Sec. 34. Effective August 13, 2003.)