Recycled Water has become a popular water resource that municipalities are using to supplement water supply shortfalls. Learn more about the opportunities and limitations of recycled water for the City of Santa Cruz and Soquel Creek Water District.

Also, learn about the integrated water plans for both agencies and why desalination was identified as the preferred alternative, instead of a large recycled water project, for supplementing our water supply to address drought and groundwater overdraft.

Presenters include:

• Heidi Luckenbach, scwd2 Desalination Program Coordinator
• Dr. David W. Smith, Managing Director WateReuse Association California
• Todd Reynolds, Senior Engineer, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
• Mary Bannister, General Manager, Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency
• Charles McNiesh, General Manager, Scotts Valley Water District
  
  
  Question and Answer Session
  
  Meeting Materials
  
  •scwd2 White Paper on Recycled Water: Opportunities and Limitations
  
  Future Community Informational Meetings:
  
  • Marine Impacts with Desalination –what design considerations for the intake and discharge will be incorporated to minimize or prevent marine impacts associated with the project?
  •Energy and Cost- how much energy will the proposed desalination project require and how much will it cost?
  Meetings already held include:
  •Water Conservation- May 27, 2010. Click Here for more information
  •History of Water Supply Planning- July 28, 2010. Click Here for more information.
  If you'd like to learn more, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) of this website.