Public Input Opportunity: SLO County Desalination Study
Learn and provide input at SLO County’s Virtual Community Engagement Session on Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics Plan (DESAL Plan).
In collaboration with the County and other regional partners, the City invites community members to learn more and provide input on the County of San Luis Obispo’s Regional Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics (DESAL) Plan.
The City’s participation in the DESAL planning process aligns with City General Plan Water and Wastewater Element goals, policies, and programs to: ensure a long-term, reliable water supply; utilize multiple water resources to meet its water supply needs; and work cooperatively on regional water issues and water resource planning.
Hosted and Facilitated by the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District).
Monday, September 15, 2025
Join from your computer or smart phone
Login via Zoom or by visiting slocounty.ca.gov/desal
Enter Meeting ID: 810 3110 0374
Enter Password: 706431
The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is working with local partners on a 5-phase plan to explore a possible ocean desalination project. Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to create clean, drinkable water. If found to be feasible and supported, this project could provide a safe, reliable, and drought-proof water supply for the future.
To help address the county’s long-term water challenges due to drought, growing demand, shrinking groundwater supplies, and climate change, the City of San Luis Obispo, one of 16 regional partners, is taking part in the planning and study phase of the County’s DESAL Plan.
Right now, the City’s role is to attend meetings, coordinate with others, and provide feedback to help shape the study.
Why the City is a stakeholder
Working with our regional partners helps bring value to our community. The City is looking at many different ways to make sure we have a safe, reliable, and drought-proof water supply that will last through the end of this century and beyond.
Background
In January 2023, the San Luis Obispo City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City’s participation in the County’s preliminary scoping and planning efforts to develop the DESAL Plan. This gave the City a seat at the table as a stakeholder and allowed the City to be evaluated and participate in the development of the scope of the regional DESAL plan. Should further steps be taken to advance DESAL and should the City agree to participate (as authorized by the City Council), shared governance would be an essential component for decision making.
To receive City news updates, please register for City News e-notifications on the City’s website at www.slocity.org/subscribe or follow the City of San Luis Obispo on social media.
Public Input Opportunity: SLO County Desalination Study
Learn and provide input at SLO County’s Virtual Community Engagement Session on Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics Plan (DESAL Plan).
In collaboration with the County and other regional partners, the City invites community members to learn more and provide input on the County of San Luis Obispo’s Regional Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics (DESAL) Plan.
The City’s participation in the DESAL planning process aligns with City General Plan Water and Wastewater Element goals, policies, and programs to: ensure a long-term, reliable water supply; utilize multiple water resources to meet its water supply needs; and work cooperatively on regional water issues and water resource planning.
Hosted and Facilitated by the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District).
Monday, September 15, 2025
Join from your computer or smart phone
Login via Zoom or by visiting slocounty.ca.gov/desal
Enter Meeting ID: 810 3110 0374
Enter Password: 706431
The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is working with local partners on a 5-phase plan to explore a possible ocean desalination project. Desalination is the process of removing salt from seawater to create clean, drinkable water. If found to be feasible and supported, this project could provide a safe, reliable, and drought-proof water supply for the future.
To help address the county’s long-term water challenges due to drought, growing demand, shrinking groundwater supplies, and climate change, the City of San Luis Obispo, one of 16 regional partners, is taking part in the planning and study phase of the County’s DESAL Plan.
Right now, the City’s role is to attend meetings, coordinate with others, and provide feedback to help shape the study.
Why the City is a stakeholder
Working with our regional partners helps bring value to our community. The City is looking at many different ways to make sure we have a safe, reliable, and drought-proof water supply that will last through the end of this century and beyond.
Background
In January 2023, the San Luis Obispo City Council adopted a Resolution authorizing the City’s participation in the County’s preliminary scoping and planning efforts to develop the DESAL Plan. This gave the City a seat at the table as a stakeholder and allowed the City to be evaluated and participate in the development of the scope of the regional DESAL plan. Should further steps be taken to advance DESAL and should the City agree to participate (as authorized by the City Council), shared governance would be an essential component for decision making.
To receive City news updates, please register for City News e-notifications on the City’s website at www.slocity.org/subscribe or follow the City of San Luis Obispo on social media.
