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AWWA SOURCES55680

  • Urban Runoff - From Waste to Commodity
  • Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/2002
  • Publisher: AWWA

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Numerous studies have cited contaminated urban runoff as the single greatest source of water pollution in the United States. The problem of non-point source urban runoff pollution in Southern California, specifically in the Santa Monica Bay, is one such major water quality problem, threatening the long-term health of marine ecosystems and local economies. The City of Santa Monica took a unique approach to this problem after a feasibility study concluded that dry weather urban runoff flows could be economically treated and reused in place of imported potable water. The analysis led to the construction of the country's first dry weather runoff recycling facility, which allows the City to turn a waste product into a valuable commodity. This project is an outstanding example of how the City effectively integrated art, engineering, and education to develop a project that is embraced by the public. For elected officials, this project safeguards and enhances water resources, prevents harm to the natural environment and human health, and enhances the community and local economy for the sake of current and future generations.

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