Municipal Recycled Water (Resource Management Strategy)

California is increasing its integration of municipal recycled water into its water supply portfolio. In some regions of the state, recycled water meets approximately 7 percent of water supply demands. Although the statewide total is an increase since California Water Plan Update 2009 (Update 2009) was released, it is still far short of previously established goals. Municipal recycled water benefits the state and individual water users by reducing long-distance water conveyance needs, providing local water supplies, and being a drought-resistant resource. This resource management strategy report will describe the current status of recycled water in California, what some of the challenges are to its increasing use, and the resources needed to continue to increase municipal recycled water use.