Useful Reference Links for Recycled Water Use
Below are useful links for learning more about the benefits and many uses of recycled water in our community and others.
WateReuse Associations (WateReuse)
WateReuse Association
A national organization dedicated to increasing the beneficial use of recycled water.
http://www.watereuse.org.
Scroll to the bottom of their Technical Information and Resources page for more helpful links http://www.watereuse.org/Pages/information.htmlNational Desalination Clearinghouse
The Clearinghouse, operated by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, provides information on current desalination research and results, water management tools, and research events and opportunities. http://www.usbr.gov/desal
Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program (AQCRRP)
Water Reuse Issue Papers
AWCRRP developed 11 issue papers to support projects under Australia’s Innovative Demonstration Projects on Water Conservation and Reuse program. http://www.clw.csiro.au/priorities/urban/awcrrp/stage1.html
Ag Reuse
ReWater: Farming with Recycled Water
ReWater is a newsletter on the use of reclaimed water in horticulture. http://www.recycledwater.com.au/newsletter.html
Urban Water Reuse
Marin Municipal Water District
How the water district is maximizing their supplies through reuse and conservation.
http://www.marinwater.org/maximizingsupplies.htmlRedwood City's First Step Recycled Water Project
Q&A about this project and about water reuse in general.
http://www.ci.redwood-city.ca.us/services/works/recycled_water.htmlSouth Bay Water Recycling (SBWR)
An introduction to SBWR's water recycling program.
http://www.ci.san-jose.ca.us/sbwr/LandGuidePages/GuideIntro.htmThere is No New Water - by Frances Spivey-Weber
An article that focuses on reclaiming highly treated water from sewage treatment plants and putting it back into use.
http://www.monolake.org/socalwater/nonewwater.htmTown of Windsor - Recycled Water Communities
A brief description of the ways various communities are using recycled water.
http://www.ci.windsor.ca.us/40802.htmlU.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Water Recycling and Reuse: The Environmental Benefits
http://www.epa.gov/region09/water/recycling/index.html
Conservation
Australian Water Conservation and Reuse Research Program (AQCRRP)
Water Reuse Issue Papers
AWCRRP developed 11 issue papers to support projects under Australia’s Innovative Demonstration Projects on Water Conservation and Reuse program. http://www.clw.csiro.au/priorities/urban/awcrrp/stage1.htmlAssociation of California Water Agencies (ACWA)
Water conservation and recycling
http://www.acwanet.com/generalinfo/waterfacts/recycle.aspCalifornia Urban Water Conservation Council
The Council has put together an extensive and impressive list of links on topics ranging from landscaping tips to current trends in water policy.
http://www.cuwcc.org/links.htmCalifornia Water Service Group
Information and tips on water conservation.
http://www.calwater.com/calwater/conservationThe City of Santa Rosa Water Conservation Web Site
Learn more about what Santa Rosa is doing do conserve water.
http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/wc/html%20files/default.htmWaterInfo.org
Another great source for indoor and outdoor water conservation tips.
http://www.waterinfo.org/cnsrv.htmlWater Science for Schools
This site from the U.S. Geological Survey provides information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your water knowledge.
http://wwwga.usgs.gov/eduWater Wiser
Sponsored by the American Water Works Association, the Water Wiser is a great source of water conservation and efficiency information.
http://waterwiser.org
Regulatory Compliance
Army Corps of Engineers - San Francisco's Regulatory Branch (Section 404 - Wetlands)
http://www.spn.usace.army.mil/regulatoryCalifornia Code of Regulations
http://ccr.oal.ca.govCalifornia Department of Fish and Game
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/1600California Department of Health Services
http://www.dhs.ca.govCalifornia Department of Water Resources
Division of Planning & Local Assistance offers Q&A on Best Management Practices and preparing and submitting urban water management plans.
http://wwwdpla.water.ca.gov/urban/water_management/waterman.htmlSan Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
http://www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb2/United States Fish & Wildlife Service (Endangered Species Act)
http://www.fws.gov