What started as a bold experiment in the 1950s turned into one of California’s most inspiring examples of water reuse.
Santee Lakes in San Diego transformed treated wastewater into a thriving community asset — 200 acres of preserved land that now welcomes 800,000 visitors a year for fishing, camping, and recreation.
It’s proof that with vision and innovation, yesterday’s waste can become tomorrow’s wonder. Kyle Swanson of the Padre Dam Municipal Water District shares how it all began.
Episode at https://bit.ly/CAreuseSanDiego
The Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling in California.
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The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.
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