Water Reuse Study
General Information
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Study Description and Water Reuse Options
- Study Overview
- City Council Authorization for Water Reuse Study (PDF)
- Map of existing and planned recycled water distribution mains (PDF)
- Recycled Water Program
Summary of Reuse Strategies
Presented as Attachment 3 to Agenda Item 9 on the July 26, 2006 San Diego City Council Natural Resources and Culture Committee meeting. Please note that the document is posted here in two parts due to the electronic file size. The Agenda Item documents are available on the Publications page.
- North City Water Reclamation Plant Strategies (PDF)
- South Bay Water Reclamation Plant Strategies (PDF)
Overview of Water Reuse Opportunities in Study Final Draft Report, March 2006
- Section 4.0 Overview of Water Reuse Opportunities and Public Health Protection (PDF)
- Section 5.0 Non-Portable Reuse Opportunities (PDF)
- Section 6.0 Indirect Potable Reuse Opportunities (PDF)
- Section 7.0 Assessment of Reuse Opportunities (PDF)
Process/Timeline
The Water Reuse Study was approved by the San Diego City Council on January 13, 2004, and a study team was assembled. The Study is a comprehensive, impartial, balanced, and science-based review of all recycled water options for the City.
Additional Information
* Photos above are an air valve on the City's recycled water distribution system at a business in Sorrento Valley and landscaping at the entry to an apartment complex in San Diego (City irrigation customer).