Sorry, you are correct. The original estimate was $3 million (probably from the consulting company), as built $9 million. It was built in record time, but it

Sorry, you are correct. The original estimate was $3 million (probably from the consulting company), as built $9 million. It was built in record time, but it would have been built even quicker if the coastal commission had been more cooperative. The CSD finally gave in. Examples of current restrictions: it can be used only for stage four droughts. It must go through the whole permit process again if it is to be used again. It has more stringent water quality restrictions. It cannot be used as the basis for additional water connections. Cambria has had a moratorium on new water hookups since 1991. If I spent $9 million on something, I would like to use it more than once without going through the whole process. BTW, The link to the Tribune just goes to their front page, but that's always problem if one is not a subscriber. The original desal plant wasnt just looked at. It was fully funded as demonstration desal plant in 2009 by Obama's jobs program.. It was finally killed by the Coastal Commission's refusal to allow the drilling of a test well on the beach to measure water flow. I'm not against environmental regulation. I certainly wouldnt want to live China or even Texas. We need more or more effective. Dont get me going on Wall street or regulatory capture or Citizens United.