San Mateo County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Water Recycling – an Important Component of Wise Water Management Summary | Background | Findings | Recommendations |
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Findings 6 findings
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There is a growing imbalance in the County and the region between water supply and demand.
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The County and Cities must reduce their residents’ dependence on imported water by diversifying their water supply sources.
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Water recycling alone cannot completely mitigate the growing imbalance between water supply and demand, but used in conjunction with other water management options it can help the County and Cities maintain a safe and reliable water source.
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Properly produced and used, recycled water poses little or no public health risk.
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Educational programs are necessary to highlight the growing importance of recycled water in the County and the region.
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The County and Cities would benefit from collaborative arrangements to jointly produce and distribute recycled water where appropriate. 11
Recommendations 6
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R1Page 12Study expansion of their programs into other non-potable uses of recycled water.
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R2Page 12Study geographic expansion of their recycled water distribution systems. The Grand Jury recommends that the City Councils of Brisbane, Foster City, Pacifica, San Bruno, South San Francisco, and San Mateo do the following, on or before June 30, 2014:
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R3Page 12Finalize current feasibility studies.
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R4Page 12Actively pursue partnerships for producing and distributing recycled water.
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R5Page 12Develop educational programs designed to highlight the need for recycled water, while addressing public health risk concerns. The Grand Jury recommends that the County Board of Supervisors and the City/Town Councils of Atherton, Belmont, Burlingame, Colma, East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, Millbrae, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside do the following, on or before June 30, 2015:
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R6Page 12Engage in active dialogue with water purveyors and wastewater treatment providers, as applicable, about the feasibility of developing a program for producing and distributing recycled water.