Commissioners highlight reuse and storage as key tools to meet future demand
Discussion emphasized potable and non-potable reuse, storage mapping, and boosting renewable supplies; Parker reuse was cited at 70–85% and commissioners urged stronger treatment of reuse and storage in the plan.
The full story
Commissioners spent considerable time discussing reuse (potable and non-potable) and renewable storage as central tools to reduce dependence on nonrenewable groundwater. The chair noted the efficiency of properly designed reuse systems and cited Parker's reported reuse performance: "Parker, they're at 75% and that 70 to 85% is what I'm used to seeing for reuse," he said. Commissioners agreed reuse merits clearer emphasis in the executive summary and technical chapters.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.