Water Purification Demonstration Project | Water Reuse

Project Objective

Evaluate the feasibility of using advanced treatment technology to produce water that can be sent to San Vicente Reservoir and later distributed as potable water.

Determine if the Demonstration Project provides evidence of viability for a full-scale IPR/RA project.

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Water Purification Demonstration Project (In progress)

Diagram of Demonstration Project purification process
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As part of the City's water resource strategy, the Water Purification Demonstration Project (PDF) is examining the use of advanced water purification technology to provide safe and reliable water for San Diego’s future. The Demonstration Project will determine the feasibility of a full-scale reservoir augmentation project, which would diversify San Diego's water supply, reduce its dependence on imported water and provide a safe source of drinking water for residents.

In an effort to keep San Diegans informed about this important project, free public tours of the Advanced Water Purification Facility are available, as well as project presentations to all interested groups and opportunities to learn more about the project at community events throughout San Diego. For more information, please call (619) 533-7572 or email purewatersd@sandiego.gov.

(No purified water will be added to San Diego's drinking water supply during this demonstration phase.)

Tour the Advanced Water Purification Facility

Huell Howser's California's Water video (2010)

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