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[*] posted on 7-20-2014 at 10:07 AM
Salty groundwater in Guadalupe valley (with corrections)


(original post was incomplete...)

Thank you for posting this article. Makes me want to go visit.

http://online.wsj.com/articles/the-best-wines-of-mexicos-bur...

It's true the water is getting more mineralized and there's less of it in the valley.

Does anyone know if treated wastewater from Tijuana is getting all the way to Guadalupe? I had heard rumors of that proposal years ago, not sure if it ever materialized. That would definitely have a salt/mineral impact.

Found this recent report: http://www.sandiegored.com/noticias/54542/Experimental-viney...

Experimental vineyard seeks to demonstrate the benefits of treated wastewater

In the medium and long term, the Loss of potable water is a major threat to Baja California’s population, but also for the economy and their businesses;

In the medium and long term, the Loss of potable water is a major threat to Baja California’s population, but also for the economy and their businesses; especially for those businesses that are very intensive in the use of this resource, such as the wine industry. This is why a rigorous use of any water reserve is required.

The project of the Experimental Vineyard located on the premises of the La Morita wastewater treatment plant, in Tijuana, aims to demonstrate the benefits of treated wastewater, being that in these facilities, since the past three years, 800 branches of Cabernet Sauvignon have been watered with processed water. Along with parastatal staff and CITEDI students, winemaker Magoni Camilo has monitored these wine crops and, thus, making the necessary studies.


This is a project to determine how feasible it is to use treated wastewater to increase wine production in Valle de Guadalupe; being that, by doing so, the economic development of the region would be encouraged.

The vineyard is divided into three sections... Continue reading article here

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[Edited on 7-20-2014 by Whale-ista]

[Edited on 7-20-2014 by Whale-ista]




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[*] posted on 7-20-2014 at 12:20 PM


Baja's water won't last. If I were young and had money to invest, I'd be looking at this technology.

http://www.sundropfarms.com/




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