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Cambria board seeks funding options, disposal pathways after brine treatment technology review
Summary
After reviewing an evaluation of advanced brine treatment and water recovery technologies, the Cambria board directed staff to identify funding sources and explore additional brine disposal options, following presentations from staff and a private vendor.
The Cambria Community Services District Board of Directors on April 9 discussed an evaluation of advanced brine treatment and water recovery technologies and asked staff to pursue funding alternatives and additional disposal options. General Manager Matthew McElhenie introduced the report and Utilities Department Manager Jim Green summarized technical aspects.
Clark Easter, identified in the minutes as CEO of Global Water Innovations, provided a company summary and technical overview. Public commenters Christine Heinrichs, Henry Krzciuk and Elizabeth Bettenhausen addressed the Board and submitted comments for the record. After discussion the Board instructed staff to identify available funding sources and to explore any additional options under consideration for brine disposal; no formal policy or funding decision was made at the meeting.
The Board’s direction asks staff to return with identified funding alternatives and disposal pathways for further consideration. The minutes do not specify potential funding amounts, timelines for implementation, or which disposal options staff should prioritize.
