Where does recycled water come from?

Recycled water comes from the treatment of wastewater.

• Wastewater is produced when we use sinks, showers, toilets, appliances and machinery in our homes, shops, offices and factories.

• Wastewater is piped through sanitary sewers to wastewater treatment plants where it progresses through three stages of treatment and disinfection.

The second stage of treatment is sufficient for landscape irrigation according to the California Department of Health Services.

The Water District goes above and beyond that standard in Santa Clara County. All recycled water in Santa Clara County meets or exceeds standards set by the state for the various uses of recycled water.

Promoting an ethic of water efficiency.