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Beaumont directs staff to pursue hybrid recycled-water reuse with regional partners
Summary
City Council asked staff to pursue a hybrid approach that would use the Beaumont Cherry Valley nonpotable distribution system and targeted groundwater recharge, and asked staff to explore an MOU, siting study and a two‑tier pricing model to support partnerships with neighboring agencies.
Beaumont City Council on July 15 gave staff direction to pursue a hybrid strategy for using recycled water that mixes direct nonpotable reuse with targeted groundwater recharge, aiming to maximize the value of the city’s wastewater treatment investment while addressing regional regulatory and infrastructure constraints.
The council’s direction follows a whiteboarding session among Beaumont, Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District and the Pass Area Water Agency. Steven Depoja of consulting firm Depoja & Wells, who led the briefing, told the council the hybrid approach “takes into account all of the advantages and challenges that each agency has” and that areas north and…
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