CARLSBAD DESALINATION PROJECT

The Carlsbad Desalination Project is the largest desalination plant in the Western Hemisphere. Located in Carlsbad, California it converts sea water into 50 million gallons of drinkable water per day. Learn more at our site or come for a tour... The Claude "Bud" Lewis Carlsbad Desalination Plant is the largest, most technologically advanced and energy-efficient seawater desalination plant in the nation. Each day, the plant delivers nearly 50 million gallons of fresh, desalinated water to San Diego County - enough to serve approximately 400,000 people - accounting for about one-third of all water generated in the County.

Also known as: Carlsbad, Carlsbad Desal, Carlsbad Desalination Plant

Primary location: Carlsbad United States