Photo: Wastewater is forced through microscopic holes in tightly wrapped membranes wound in these fiberglass vessels during the reverse osmosis...
State agency proposing use of recycled water to meet demands
The Central Arizona Project provides a steady supply of Colorado River water from Parker Dam to the Phoenix metropolitan area....
Would You Drink Wastewater? What if It Was Beer?
In an era of drought, turning treated wastewater into drinking water may be the future. Utility companies are working with...
Beyond the Yuck Factor: Cities Turn to ‘Extreme’ Water Recycling
Photo: A rooftop wetland on the Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco filters wastewater from sinks and showers for reuse....
Here Comes the Sea: The Struggle to Keep the Ocean out of California’s Coastal Aquifers
photo: The Watsonville, California, recycled water facility, completed in 2009, purifies wastewater from the city of Watsonville for use by...