Recycled Water Policy
The purpose of the Recycled Water Policy is to increase the use of recycled water from municipal wastewater sources that meets the definition in Water Code Section 13050(n), in a manner that implements state and federal water quality laws. When used in compliance with the Policy, Title 22, and all applicable state and federal water quality laws, the State Water Board finds that recycled water is safe for the approved uses, and strongly supports recycled water as a safe alternative to potable water for such approved uses.
- Resolution No. 2009-0011: Adoption of a Policy for Water Quality Control for Recycled Water
- Recycled Water Policy
Advisory Panel on Constituents of Emerging Concerns (CECs)
In accordance with the provisions of the Recycled Water Policy, a CEC Advisory Panel has been established to address questions about regulating CECs with respect to the use of recycled water. The panel will provide recommendations to the State Water Board and California Department of Public Health. Under contract with the State Water Board and using advice from a diverse stakeholder group, the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) convened the panel on May 4, 2009. The panel members are Dr. Paul Anderson (human health toxicologist), Dr. Nancy Denslow (biochemist), Dr. Jörg Drewes (civil engineer), Dr. Adam Olivieri (epidemiologist/risk assessor), Dr. Daniel Schlenk (environmental toxicologist), and Dr. Shane Snyder (analytical chemist).
Information on the Advisory Panel on CECs is presented on the SCCWRP Website. The inaugural meeting of the CEC Advisory Panel is scheduled for September 30 – October 2, 2009.
Additional Recycled Water Information
Questions regarding the Recycled Water Policy should be directed to Gordon Innes, Senior Water Resources Control Engineer, Division of Water Quality, at (916) 341-5517.