AB 1925 Summary

• Requires the Department of Water Resources to establish a statewide desalination goal by July 1, 2017, with specific acre-feet targets for drinking water to be desalinated annually by 2025 and 2030.

• Mandates the desalination goal be pursued as part of a comprehensive water plan that evaluates alternative water supply options including recycled water, conservation, stormwater capture, groundwater recharge, and water efficiency.

• Establishes state policy that desalinated water is an important and reliable source for meeting water demand and improving regional self-reliance in meeting future drinking water needs.

• Aligns with the Governor's Water Action Plan to maximize local and regional water supply development and streamline the permitting process for desalination and water recycling projects.