California is experiencing its worst drought in 500 years, with snowpack levels less than 20% of normal, threatening food production and water supply for over 60 million people expected to live there by 2025. The snowpack typically provides about 1/3 of water for homes and farms as it melts, but with the drought, alternative solutions like the Carlsbad Desalination Project set to provide about 10% of the region's annual water needs starting in late 2015 will be necessary.

2. The Problem?
Worst drought in 500 years
California produces more than 11% of all food
produced in the U.S. 50% of that being fruits, nuts,
and vegetables.
February 24th, Snowpack less than 20% than normal

3. Facts
The snowpack normally accounts for about 1/3 of
the water for homes and farms in California as it
melts into streams, reservoirs and aquifers.
Water supply will always be stressed with growing
population. California is expected to have 60 million
people by 2025.

7. Solution?
Carlsbad Desalination Project is expected to begin in
late 2015 and is planning to provide about 50 million
gallons per day. Which is about 10% of what the
region uses each year.