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  New Water SupplyThe project will provide 56,000 acre-feet per year of new local water supply - enough water to meet the needs of nearly 300,000 people. The project could be expanded to twice this capacity in the future. Improved Water QualityThe technology employed in the desalination facility will produce extremely high quality drinking water. Avoided CostThe availability of this new supply could delay or completely avoid expenditure for facilities that would otherwise be required to expand the local and regional water delivery systems' capacity. Economic DevelopmentThe project will result in increased regional spending of approximately $170 million and the creation of 2,100 jobs during construction. When operational, it will generate an additional $37 million in annual spending and create 400 permanent jobs. Public SupportThe Carlsbad Desalination Project enjoys broad support across the state from elected officials, business and labor groups and environmental organizations including. . .
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