Public-private partnerships are emerging as one of the most effective ways to expand water reuse without burdening local communities — and a project in California’s East Bay shows how it can work.
By investing $55 million in recycled water infrastructure, Chevron was able to meet its operational needs while avoiding new pressure on drinking water supplies. The partnership with East Bay Municipal Utility District minimized impacts on customer water rates and freed up 3.5 million gallons per day of potable water for community use in a water-stressed region.
The project demonstrates how industrial water reuse can strengthen local resilience, protect public supplies, and deliver shared benefits when utilities and industry collaborate rather than compete, says Bruno Pigott of the WateReuse Association.
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