EBMUD produces 6 million gallons of recycled water every day. Treating and delivering recycled wastewater for use in irrigation and industrial cooling systems helps our community conserve drinking water and draw more benefit from each precious drop. Additional investments in dedicated recycled water infrastructure are underway, and we’re targeting 13 million gallons of daily non-potable recycled water production by 2050.
A great example of recycled water’s benefits in action can be seen on the green grass field at Raimondi Park, home of the Oakland Ballers. The baseball team saves 14,000 gallons of drinking water a day by irrigating their field of dreams with recycled water. That adds up to 1.7 million gallons each season.
By strategically managing our community’s water resources, investing in innovative infrastructure, and teaming up with local customers to support sustainable practices, EBMUD helps make the East Bay a beautiful place to live, work and play.
Recycled Water Benefits
- Safety and Reliability: Recycled water is a safe, reliable, and local non-potable water source that is especially crucial during droughts.
- Environmental Protection: Using recycled water helps preserve potable supplies, protect San Francisco Bay, and support long-term environmental sustainability.
- Climate Change Resilience: Recycling water helps offset negative climate impacts on water supply reliability, drought severity, and demands for firefighting water.
- Adaptability: A more adaptive and diversified water portfolio ensures the right water for the right use.
The above photograph is courtesy of the Oakland Ballers.
EBMUD signage at Raimondi Park: “Home Run for Recycled Water”