Guaranteed Water For Industry Program
The Guaranteed Water for Industry Program was created by the San Diego City Council in 1998 to
address industry concerns regarding the City's ability to provide a dependable supply of water
for manufacturing and R&D firms, many of whom are highly dependent on water for industrial processing
and cooling needs. This program addresses that concern by enabling some water customers to become
"exempt" from potential mandatory water conservation measures that could be adopted by the
City in the event of a future drought. Participating firms must use reclaimed water to the extent possible
in their manufacturing areas, cooling towers, or other uses within their buildings, as well as implement
"Best Management Practices for Potable Water Conservation." After certification, such firms are
then placed on a list of preferred customers who will not be forced to reduce their consumption of potable
or reclaimed water during a drought ("water warning") situation.
Benefits to Industry
- Provides a guaranteed supply of potable and reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling, research,
product development, and production activities during drought conditions.
- Provides ongoing cost savings to businesses through discounted rates for reclaimed water usage (.80/HCF, currently a 50 percent discount).
- May provide one-time cost savings on water capacity charges.
Eligible Firms
- All industrial firms located in the "Optimized Zone" which currently includes the communities of University, Mira Mesa,
Scripps Miramar Ranch, and Miramar Ranch North.
Recycled Water Distribution System Map (PDF: 298 K)
For more information, contact the City Planning & Community Investment Department.
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