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Benefits of recycled water

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What is recycled water

Where does recycled water come from

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How does recycled water benefit us?

The benefits of recycled water:

  • Conserves drinking water supplies.

  • Provides a dependable, drought-proof, locally-controlled water supply.

  • Reduces dependency on imported water.

  • Helps preserve our saltwater and tidal habitat by reducing freshwater discharge to the bay.

Northern California wetland

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Promoting an ethic of water efficiency.

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