BENEFITS OF RECYCLED WATER

The proposed projects provide smart and sustainable use of local resources and represents responsible resource stewardship with numerous benefits, summarized below:

THE PROPOSED RECYCLED WATER PROGRAM AND BENEFITS

• Reliable irrigation water supply for irrigation of parks, golf courses, public landscaping, and vineyards;
• Increased water supply for environmental restoration of wetland habitat and improved stream flows for riparian habitat and fisheries recovery;
• Reduced demand on limited local surface and groundwater supplies;
• Less discharge of treated wastewater into the Bay and rivers; and
• Increased access to federal and state grant funds through regional cooperation.