Doheny Ocean Desalination Project
Borrower: South Coast Water District
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Invited WIFIA Loan Amount: $60 million
Population Served by Project: 37,134
Project Type: Drinking Water
Project Description
The Doheny Ocean Desalination Project will produce up to 5 million gallons per day (MGD) of reliable, sustainable, and locally controlled water supply. The purpose of the project is to provide a reliable, drought-proof water supply, create a seawater intrusion barrier, and provide system redundancy in the event of a major seismic event.