Water conservation, urban-style

Via David Zeibin, DNP webmaster genius, check out this video clip put together by Orange County.

The Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System takes treated sewer water and purifies it to the highest water quality available.

Despite the demographic represented (is the O.C. really that white?), it is impressive to see not only the technology used but also the fact that the policy was implemented so long ago.

The proximity of the Pacific to the O.C.‘s groundwater basin forced the hand of the county to counteract saltwater intrusion by investing tens of millions of dollars in water treatment and groundwater injection facilities.

Facilities like this cost money, and this is reflected in the rates the county’s citizens pay for water.