North City Water Reclamation Plant

The City of San Diego imports approximately 90% of its water supply. To meet future water demands and decrease dependence on imported water, the city constructed the North City Water Reclamation Plant to provide reclaimed water for irrigation, landscaping and industrial use. This state-of-the-art facility can treat up to 30 million gallons of wastewater per day, and distribute the reclaimed water to customers through 79 miles of distribution pipelines. Reclaimed pipelines, sprinkler heads, meter boxes and other irrigation equipment are color-coded purple to distinguish reclaimed water pipes from drinking water systems. The treatment facility is powered by methane piped from the Miramar Landfill and MBC digesters.

Photo courtesy of the City of San Diego.