What happens when the wastewater flow into the water recycling plant exceeds the demand for recycled water?
The City is committed to identifying customers to maximize the use of recycled water. However, recycled water use for irrigation is seasonal and customers are likely to use less during the winter months. The City is working to identify commercial and industrial water customers that present a year-round demand. The Water Reuse Study is investigating all opportunities to optimize the production and use of recycle water in the city. In the meantime, the City only produces the amount of recycled water needed to meet our customer s needs. Storage options and other water management strategies are also being explored in order to maximize the water recycling program. After all other alternatives have been exhausted, any excess wastewater will only be treated to a secondary level and disposed via the ocean outfall.
