Is recycled water good for plants?
The recycled water produced by the City of San Luis Obispo contains nitrogen and phosphorus, which will reduce the amount of fertilizer that needs to be applied. The amount of salts in the recycled water is higher than the amount in potable water supplied in the City of San Luis Obispo but it is not high enough to adversely affect any of the normal landscape plantings used in the area. Is recycled water safe? The City of San Luis Obispo produces disinfected tertiary recycled water. After extensive studies showed this quality of recycled water to be essentially pathogen-free, the Department of Public Health promulgated California Code of Regulations Title 22, Recycled Water Criteria defining treatment levels and appropriate uses for recycled water. It is safe to use for the approved purposes. Does recycled water smell or look different than tap water? No. Recycled water is the end product of a three-stage treatment process. Following tertiary treatment, the water is clear, colorless, od
