The valley sanitary DISTRICT (DISTRICT), located in riverside county, california, is advancing project planning to implement upgrades to its water reclamation facility for tertiary treatment for…

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, under the Water Recycling and Desalination Construction Programs (CFDA 15.504), awarded the Valley Sanitary District (VSD) in Riverside County, California, a $561,516 Project Grant to advance planning for upgrading its water reclamation facility. VSD will use the funding to pursue additional investigations and planning necessary to complete a feasibility study that meets Title XVI program requirements. The project aims to implement tertiary treatment for non-potable reuse and potable reuse via recharge of the Coachella Valley groundwater basin, providing VSD with a more reliable, sustainable, and drought-resilient water supply. This grant supports the district's efforts to develop alternative water sources and improve water management infrastructure in the arid Western United States.

The valley sanitary DISTRICT (DISTRICT), located in riverside county, california, is advancing project planning to implement upgrades to its water reclamation facility for tertiary treatment for non-potable reuse and potable reuse via recharge of the coachella valley groundwater basin. The project being considered will use wastewater to produce high-quality water that is suitable for groundwater recharge and irrigation. The recycled water will provide the DISTRICT with an alternative source of water that is more reliable, sustainable, and more resilient to the impacts of climate change and drought. Funding will allow the DISTRICT to pursue additional investigations and planning necessary to complete a feasibility study that meets title XVI program requirements.