Washington, DC – Congressman Jerry McNerney (CA-09) re-introduced his water recycling bill that calls on Congress to authorize 33 projects that would bring more resiliency to the water supply in the region and throughout the State of California.
“Tackling California’s drought problem requires bold, forward-thinking solutions that will increase current water supplies, and this includes expanding water recycling projects,” said Rep. McNerney. “I continue to call on Congress to take action and get these projects the authorization and funding they need. These projects will take pressure off the Delta and use the latest technologies to produce water that can be used for irrigation, agriculture, and conservation.”
Congressman McNerney’s bill, the Western Water Recycling and Drought Relief Act, calls on Congress to authorize 33 regional water recycling projects that, when funded, can provide over 100,000 acre-feet of new water – enough water to meet the needs of over half a million residents. These water projects need Congressional authorization in order to compete for Title XVI construction funds through the Bureau of Reclamation.
Developing recycled water reduces dependence on Delta supplies. Recycled water projects like Delta Diablo in Antioch, CA improve water supply reliability, and reduce wastewater discharge into the fragile Bay-Delta environment.
List of Water Recycling Projects (Newly-Added Projects in Bold):
Benicia water reuse project
Brentwood recycled water project
Central Dublin recycled water distribution and retrofit project
Central pipeline direct potable reuse in Santa Clara County
Central Redwood City recycled water project
City of Pleasanton recycled water project
Concord recycled water project
Contra Costa County refinery recycled water project, phase 1
Delta Diablo Sanitation District recycled water project
Delta Diablo high purity water treatment facility
Dublin recycled water expansion project
Ford Pond indirect potable reuse and Coyote Valley reuse in Santa Clara County
Hayward recycled water project
Ironhouse Sanitary District Cypress recycled water project
Ironhouse Sanitary District industrial recycled water project
Ironhouse Sanitary District direct potable reuse project
Los Gatos indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 1 – highly purified water treatment facility)
Los Gatos indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 2 – recharge and conveyance)
Mid-basin indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 1 – highly purified water treatment facility)
Mid-basin indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 1 – recharge and conveyance)
Mountain View recycled water system expansion
North Valley regional recycled water project
Palo Alto recycled water pipeline project
Pure Water Monterey a groundwater replenishment project
San Jose Water Company recycled water project
Sunnyvale continuous recycled water production project
Sunnyvale indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 1 – highly purified water treatment facility)
Sunnyvale indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 2 – recharge and conveyance)
Waikaoloa Beach Resort wastewater reclamation facility expansion project
West Bay Sanitary District recycled water project
Westside indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 1 – highly purified water treatment facility)
Westside indirect potable reuse in Santa Clara County (Phase 1 – recharge and conveyance)
Wolfe Road recycled water project
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Rep. Jerry McNerney proudly serves the constituents of California’s 9th Congressional District that includes portions of San Joaquin, Contra Costa, and Sacramento Counties. For more information on Rep. McNerney’s work, follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @RepMcNerney.
