AWWA REUSE52074

The San Jose/Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant, a jointly owned facility located in northern California, is part of the South Bay Water Recycling (SBWR) program. The SBWR system currently consists of 60 miles of recycled water pipelines and supporting infrastructure including three pump stations and a reservoir. The SBWR program was initially created to protect the salt marsh habitat of two endangered species by reducing treatment plant flows to San Francisco Bay. As of October 1999, the system has delivered up to 10 million gallons per day to more than 200 customers for landscape and agricultural irrigation and industrial use. In partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Water District, the City of San Jose has developed a master plan for the expansion of the SBWR facilities. This paper discusses the components of the master plan which include expanding the SBWR system and developing a long-term reuse strategy. Includes tables, figures.