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California's water crisis driving higher interest in desalination as a new source
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Drew Tuma , as published by ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The state's snowpack in the Sierra is melting quickly, and groundwater in the Central Valley is being over-pumped.
California is experiencing a water crisis, with its supply facing significant pressure. The state's snowpack in the Sierra is melting quickly, and groundwater in the Central Valley is being over-pumped. Additionally, a drought is affecting the Colorado River.
This has led to increased interest in desalination as a potential new source of water. Some believe that drawing water from the Pacific Ocean may be a viable alternative to address the state's water needs. Further details on this developing story are available from ABC7 News, providing more information on the water crisis and its potential solutions.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? California is experiencing a water crisis, with its supply facing significant pressure. The state's snowpack in the Sierra is melting quickly, and groundwater in the Central Valley is being…
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