Wastewater
Monterey One Water Pure Water Monterey Regulatory Approvals
LWA has been instrumental in helping Monterey One Water (M1W) implement the innovative Pure Water Monterey Project, a cutting-edge initiative that addresses water scarcity through advanced recycling and groundwater recharge.
What Sets Us Apart
- Comprehensive Expertise: We navigate complex regulatory landscapes, from drinking water standards to ocean discharge permits.
- Innovative Water Management: We support solutions that turn various water sources into valuable resources.
- Collaborative Approach: We work closely with agencies, advisory panels, and stakeholders to build consensus.
- Technical Leadership: We manage teams of specialists to deliver thorough, scientifically-sound reports and analyses.
- Long-term Partnership: We continue to support M1W as the project expands, demonstrating our commitment to ongoing success.
Key Achievements
- Advanced Water Purification:
- We secured approvals for a state-of-the-art Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF).
- We negotiated permits and regulations to guide recharging groundwater with purified recycled water.
- Innovative Water Sourcing:
- We helped obtain approvals to use diverse water sources, including stormwater and agricultural runoff.
- Ocean Discharge Solutions:
- We conducted modeling to ensure safe discharge of reverse osmosis concentrate into Monterey Bay.
- We worked with environmental agencies to protect marine sanctuaries while meeting project needs.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- We revised pretreatment and source control programs to meet federal and state requirements.
- We developed new local limits to ensure high-quality water enters the treatment system.
- Project Expansion Support:
- We assisted with permitting for the Pure Water Monterey Expansion, increasing the project’s impact.