Sea Level Rise - Carmel Area Wastewater District

Sea Level Rise

CAWD is currently engaging in long term planning to adapt our infrastructure to coastal hazards that are expected to increase as a result of climate change. This page will provide the latest reports and updates on CAWD's efforts in this area.

RES 2017-09 Defend Or Managed Retreat Reserve Fund.pdf

Aerial view of a coastal area with text: "CAWD Five-Year Hazards and Local Projects Update," dated 2025.

2025 CAWD Five-Year Hazards and Local Projects Update

CAWD WWTP Relocation Alternatives Analysis 2023 cover with industrial pipes and equipment shown.

2023 CAWD WWTP Relocation Alternatives Analysis (Centralized & Decentralized Approaches)

The image displays an aerial view of a wastewater treatment plant, with a focus on a coastal hazards planning roadmap for 2022.

2022 District Long Term Coastal Hazards Planning Roadmap

The image displays an aerial view related to the 2020 CAWD WWTP Coastal Hazards Monitoring Plan, highlighting natural features and waterways.

2020 Coastal Hazards Monitoring Plan

An aerial view of the CAWD WWTP with a focus on a sea level rise study from 2018, amid surrounding greenery and residential areas.

2018 Sea Level Rise Study

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