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Journeyman

(15,148 posts) Mon Aug 23, 2021, 12:11 AM Aug 2021

San Diego launching Pure Water, largest infrastructure project in city's history . . .

After months of delays and turbulence, sewage purification pipeline ready for construction in north part of city

San Diego formally launched Friday the largest infrastructure project in city history, a sewage recycling system that will boost local water independence in the face of more severe droughts caused by climate change.

Dubbed “Pure Water,” the multibillion-dollar project is the culmination of a lengthy process featuring thorny lawsuits, complex labor deals and an aggressive public education campaign to fight the derogatory early nickname “toilet to tap.”

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When complete in 2025, the first phase of Pure Water will produce 34 million gallons per day of potable drinking water. A larger second phase, slated for completion in 2035, will add another 53 million gallons.

Together, the two phases of Pure Water are expected to shrink the share of San Diego’s water that is imported from about 85 percent down to less than 50 percent.

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2021-08-20/san-diego-officially-launching-pure-water-largest-infrastructure-project-in-city-history

As part of an overall approach to drought mitigation, direct and indirect potable reuse offers an array of benefits, everything from pure water for drinking to a sharp reduction in the amount of sewage being discharged to the ocean. And it can provide a substantial amount of water, as well.

Just a short drive north from San Diego, the Orange County Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System produces up to 100 million gallons (379,000 cubic meters) of water per day of near-distilled, high-quality water. That's enough to meet the needs of nearly 850,000 residents in north and central Orange County.

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San Diego launching Pure Water, largest infrastructure project in city's history . . . (Original Post) Journeyman Aug 2021 OP

Good for San Diego! This needs to be implemented EVERYWHERE. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2021 #1

Dupe post. I just commented on your other identical post. Liberty Belle Aug 2021 #2

A duplicate would be the posting of the same information in the same forum or group. littlemissmartypants Aug 2021 #4

Do you think all those wealthy.... SergeStorms Aug 2021 #3

San Diego County Has 'Sufficient' Water Supplies Through 2045: chia Aug 2021 #5

CaliforniaPeggy

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1. Good for San Diego! This needs to be implemented EVERYWHERE. n/t

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Mon Aug 23, 2021, 12:17 AM

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Liberty Belle

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2. Dupe post. I just commented on your other identical post.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021, 12:21 AM

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littlemissmartypants

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4. A duplicate would be the posting of the same information in the same forum or group.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021, 03:11 AM

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Usually, the only place duplicate posts are unacceptable is in Late Breaking News due to the definition in the LBN statement of purpose, aka the SOP.

In this instance, the posting of the same information in two different group or forums, is considered a cross post.

Cross posting is encouraged and helps to spread the information around DU in cases where special groups would be a way to help members find content when it is specific to certain group topics.

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SergeStorms

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3. Do you think all those wealthy....

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Mon Aug 23, 2021, 01:04 AM

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white folks are going to drink recycled human waste from people they don't recognize as human?

They'll be drinking bottled water, and using the tap water to sprinkle on their lawns. I doubt they'd deign to fill their pools with it.

I know some of these people, and I know how they think. It will still recover beaucoup water and help out in a parched west coast, but it will effect people differently.

chia

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5. San Diego County Has 'Sufficient' Water Supplies Through 2045:

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Mon Aug 23, 2021, 07:39 AM

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"According to a statement issued by the Water Authority, 'No shortage or regional water demand is expected. This is the result of a three-year strategic investment that has created a water safety net for San Diego County’s $253 billion economy and quality of life. 3.3 million residents. . . .'

. . . . the water supply in San Diego County has become diversified, the water supply of the Carlsbad desalination plant is controlled locally, and the protection and transfer agreement of the water supply from the Colorado River. According to the Water Authority, these two resources can prevent droughts and other emergencies even in consecutive years of drought by ensuring adequate water supply by 2045.

Another strategy includes local projects, such as the San Diego Pure Water Project in San Diego, which is expected to start producing 30 million gallons of drinking water every day in the next few years.

According to the city, by 2035, purified water will use technology to clean reclaimed water and produce safe, high-quality drinking water, providing nearly half of the city’s water supply.

'Pure water is an investment that will create a more sustainable future for all of us,” said San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. “Our changing climate is challenging us to develop new and creative solutions.'"

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