California’s next leap in water recycling is all about precision, efficiency, and smarter treatment.

Greg Wetterau of CDM Smith explains how engineers are pushing beyond traditional indirect potable reuse—testing new approaches that make direct potable reuse safer, more reliable, and far more affordable.

From the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California demo plant to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power headworks project, his team is experimenting with alternative treatment trains, optimized membranes, and innovative ways to cut energy use while maintaining water quality.

Episode at https://bit.ly/CAreuseProPerspective

This episode is part of The Golden State of Reuse, a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling across California.

The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California and sponsored by CDM Smith. Visit https://www.cdmsmith.com/client-solut...

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