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City staff says direct potable reuse would require major plant and piping changes
Summary
Staff said converting treated wastewater for direct potable reuse would require permit modifications, storage, pumps, tanks, interfacing technology, and pipeline infrastructure between wastewater and drinking water plants; staff noted these changes are technically feasible but costly and require engineering and permitting.
City staff told the meeting on July 1 that direct potable reuse (DPR) — sending treated wastewater through additional treatment so it can be blended into the drinking water supply — is technically feasible but would require substantial modifications to both the wastewater and drinking‑water treatment plants.
Why it matters: DPR can provide an additional supply source during droughts, but staff said it involves complex permitting and technical interfaces between systems. Adopting DPR…
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