Long-Term Recycled Water Planning

In 2011, East Bay customers used about 7.7 million gallons per day of recycled water. EBMUD's long-range plan sets a goal of increasing recycled water use in EBMUD's service area to 20 million gallons a day by 2040.

Long-term, EBMUD anticipates expanding existing recycled water projects to include more users and establishing new recycled water partnerships with industries and/or neighboring wastewater agencies. The District also anticipates the development of small satellite projects to meet the irrigation needs of large water users like golf courses and cemeteries.

The schedule for implementing recycled water projects depends first on the interest and willingness of potential customers and partners. Second, EBMUD and its partners must ensure availability of adequate effluent supplies (the source for recycled water). And third, the partners will need funding to help support the development of recycled water infrastructure.

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