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1. What is Recycled Water?

Recycled water starts out as wastewater. After arriving at our wastewater treatment plants, the water is then purified so it is suitable for landscape irrigation and other non-drinking purposes. Wastewater is processed through biological treatment, filtration, and a disinfection system before it becomes recycled water for landscape irrigation. A dedicated system of pipelines is constructed for recycled water, which is completely separate from drinking water pipelines. These pipes are colored purple to distinguish them from drinking water pipes.

2. Is Recycled Water safe?

Recycled water originates from wastewater; therefore its use is strictly regulated and monitored by the Department of Health Services (DHS) and other regulatory agencies. These guidelines are precautionary measures intended to protect the public from any potential risk associated with recycled water. The water delivered through the City’s system will meet DHS standards suitable for body contact recreation. In over 70 years of use in California, there has never been a documented case of anyone becoming ill from contact with recycled water. Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA)

3. Why is the City of Chino Hills planning for Recycled Water?

Water supplies in California are being stretched to the limit of our available supply because of population increases, environmental restrictions and periodic droughts. To ensure an adequate supply of water for a growing community, recycled water adds a new source of irrigation water that is locally produced and is drought-proof.

4. Where is recycled water used in Chino Hills?

Recycled water will irrigate golf courses, school grounds, parks, greenbelts, freeway landscapes and landscape maintenance district areas. Some of the recycled water sites include Hunters Hill Park, Big League Dreams, parkways and medians on Butterfield Ranch Road, Meadows Park on Butterfield Ranch Road between Brookwood Lane and Sunny Meadow Lane, Danbury Park and Chaparral Elementary School. See Park list/location for More...

5. What are the benefits of using recycled water?

Using recycled water conserves drinking water supplies. Recycled water, produced at Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEAU) from sewage water collected from the surrounding communities, conserves drinking water. Recycled water has nutrients that can reduce the use of chemical fertilizers and will cost less to use than drinking water. It is drought-proof, which helps protect local investments in parks, golf courses and other landscaped areas. Additionally, it benefits the environment – it is reusing a scarce resource for today and future generations. See Inland Empire Utilities Agency for More...