Category: water reuse

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Protecting Tap Water in a Changing Climate: Inside Southern California’s Water Infrastructure and Innovation

May 1, 2026

Tap water challenges from climate change in Southern California calls for a future depending on innovative, resilient and modern infrastructure, and Your SoCal Tap Water member agencies are leading the way. These forward-thinking water agencies are committed to providing a dependable water supply and are finding creative solutions to address these obstacles. Let’s dive deeper … More Protecting Tap Water in a Changing Climate: Inside Southern California’s Water Infrastructure and Innovation

School is out, summer is in: water saving mode activated  

July 1, 2023

Typically, when temperatures rise during the summertime, so does our outdoor water usage and, in turn, our water bills. If we’re being honest, this season is when we need to pay the most attention to our water usage, and be thoughtful about where our water goes. Why? No one likes a bigger bill, and California’s … More School is out, summer is in: water saving mode activated  

Orange County Water District is Setting the Pace for New Water Monitoring Standards

May 29, 2019

In the Santa Ana River Watershed, water distributed to customers by water purveyors undergoes regular, rigorous testing to ensure it is meeting all state and federal standards. Up next in ensuring that water continues to meet these high standards set forth in the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Act is the … More Orange County Water District is Setting the Pace for New Water Monitoring Standards

What is Reuse of Wastewater for Indirect Drinking Water Use?

November 29, 2018

The scarcity of available drinking (potable) water has forced water agencies to look for innovated ways of finding new sources of drinking water for its customers. Because new water can’t be created, the concept of using recycled water is quickly becoming more common place. The California Agricultural Water Stewardship Initiative notes that recycled water projects … More What is Reuse of Wastewater for Indirect Drinking Water Use?

Recycling Water for Groundwater Use and Drinking Water

April 30, 2018

Water is a finite resource. We cannot make more of it. The same water on earth today is the same water that was here during the times that dinosaurs roamed. Southern California’s dry climate with little rainfall requires the need for a sustainable and secure supply for water. With record breaking dry periods, such as … More Recycling Water for Groundwater Use and Drinking Water

How Do Cities Use Water?

August 24, 2017

Cities rely on water resources to provide services to their residents that can go unnoticed. When we think about water in our daily lives we often think about drinking water, taking a shower, brushing our teeth or watering the lawn. Water is necessary for survival, hygiene and to maintain our yards, but cities also utilize … More How Do Cities Use Water?

Orange County’s Drought-Resilient Water Supply

May 20, 2014

The Other California Innovation That Went Global When most people think about technology being exported from California, we think about Silicon Valley – Google, Apple, and Facebook. But it’s a rather non-descript group of buildings in Orange County that are attracting world attention. A steady stream of scientists, engineers, and politicians from drought-stricken places like … More Orange County’s Drought-Resilient Water Supply