Laserfiche WebLink
An issue exists in the quantity of water and the possible perspective that Mexico is receiving <br />less Colorado River Water as water is consumed in Nevada. This issue is addressed by the fact <br />that both new and better quality water will be provided in Mexico, in equal volume, to that <br />water consumed in Nevada. Therefore, Mexico does not receive less water. The quality of water <br />produced by desalting is so superior to that now flowing into Mexico, that two major <br />advantages result. The first is the fact that the desalted supply will require no further <br />treatment for potable consumption eliminating the need for Mexico to construct water <br />treatment plants for municipal and industrial (M&I) use. In addition, the quality of desalted <br />water will allow multiple reuse for other purposes after initial M&I use. Therefore, not only will <br />a new source be introduced into Mexico, but its beneficial affect on the surrounding area could <br />be multiplied by utilizing reuse options. <br />Another apparent issue is how to answer the question, Why in Mexico? Of the two obvious <br />options of introducing new water into the lower basin states either through California or <br />Mexico, the largest and most dramatic benefits result in Mexico. California has no need to <br />participate in desalting for a water exchange in Nevada, and if California would install desalters <br />they would most likely be to meet California's own water demands. The introduction of a new <br />water source for Mexico can provide for an alternative higher quality supply while eliminating <br />the need for interstate transfer agreements. The completion of this project will provide Mexico <br />with an independent fresh water source of very high quality to meet the demands and serve the <br />locations determined by Mexico. This project would demonstrate the ability of both countries <br />working together resulting in total benefits much greater than the individual investments of <br />either party. <br />Introducing a high quality potable water resource in Mexico has direct benefit of improving <br />public health, providing employment, increasing agricultural productivity, increasing property <br />value, and promoting conservation on a magnitude that is unmatched in the United States. <br />10 Carollo Black & Veatch <br />