The federal funding will be used to evaluate the expanded use of treated wastewater at the San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility to produce recycled water.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation awarded Oceanside $201,000 for the city's Water Recycling and Desalination Planning Project, it was announced Wednesday.
Oceanside received the award after applying for WaterSMART funding to investigate expanding water reuse and increasing water recharge, according to the city's water utilities department.to produce recycled water and expansion of the Advanced Water Purification Facility for groundwater recharge and higher quality recycled water and seawater desalination, according to the city.
According to a city statement, the study will"allow for the city to prioritize and plan infrastructure projects to gain greater water independence as we advance towards the city council's goal of a 50% local water supply by 2023." "Oceanside has been at the forefront of water conservation efforts since the early 1990s," said Rep. Mike Levin, D-Dana Point."As we confront climate challenges and the persistence of drought conditions, the city of Oceanside's water recycling and desalination planning project is critically important to preserve water and ensure residents have reliable water sources.
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