Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses
In 1967 IRWD began sewage collection and tertiary treatment at its MWRP. At the time, recycled water was delivered solely to agricultural users. IRWD later expanded recycled water use to include other State-approved uses including landscape irrigation at parks, golf courses, school grounds and play fields, community associations, open space area, and green belts. IRWD eventually made recycled water available for front and backyard irrigation at large estate-sized residential lots, toilet and urinal flushing at large commercial dual-plumbed buildings, industrial uses, composting, construction dust control, compaction, and cooling tower applications. IRWD’s recycled water program has allowed IRWD to reduce its demands for potable imported water and extend its drinking water supplies. DWR Table 6-4 below shows all current and projected recycled water uses within IRWD’s service area.
Table 6 - 4. DWR Submittal Table Recycled Water Direct Beneficial Uses in Service Area
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IRWD – 2025 Urban Water Management Plan
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