Is recycled water the most cost effective way to produce a new water supply?
Yes. In addition to providing recycled water for irrigation and industrial processes, the subregional facilities will provide the necessary capacity to treat sewage for the growing population. Treating the wastewater closer to its source will reduce or eliminate the cost to build new pipelines to convey sewage all the way to the regional treatment plant. The subregionals will also be located near large water users so that the recycled water will not have to be pumped very far to be used for irrigation and industrial processes. Using recycled water for irrigation conserves our groundwater supplies for residents and businesses. Recycled water is drought-proof, which helps protect local investments in parks, golf courses and other landscape areas. If you examine all of the different ways to secure new water supplies, recycled water is the most beneficial and economical.
