Dwight Carey said yes, however, the agricultural use is part of the proposed project at this time. One tower, but each tower is made up of several cells. Caithness is proposing 10 cells. The size would be about 60 feet by 70 feet by 500 feet. Dan McBrearty with Caithness also stated that redundant systems are needed.
Water comes out of the plant and has to go somewhere.
If water is used for agricultural uses, and there are days that water is not needed or wanted, that water still needs to go somewhere - e.g., evaporation ponds, which would be a means to dispose of the water. Dwight Carey stated that BLM has asked URS to look at what will be in the evaporation pond water. Dan McBrearty stated that the ponds are designed to prevent water discharge. Dan McBrearty stated that the ponds must have a zero-discharge design. Hackberry Road to connect with one of three lines at I-40.