Angelenos are using record low amounts of water. Now what?
In the face of dire drought, cities and water agencies are now investing heavily in large-scale wastewater recycling facilities.“We have to of course conserve first — you can do that in the short and near term,” he said. “But it’s continuing to double-down on our capture and clean. And in the longer term, the toughest one and the most expensive, but the ultimate insurance, is going to be recycling.
“I certainly hope my successor will ensure we bring that number to 35%,” said Garcetti, referencing the upcomingin Los Angeles. “Anybody running for mayor would be silly not to ensure that this actually happens.” Angelenos aren’t alone in their efforts. Collectively, the 26 agencies that receive supplies from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, the region’s massive water wholesaler, have continued to keep usage at or below allocations since theMWD executive officer and assistant general manager Deven Upadhyay said the response was “really, really good news,” but also acknowledged that the current drought conditions are historic.
Like Garcetti, Upadhyay said water recycling projects will be the key to achieving that goal, including an initiative known as
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