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Good planning is the key to meeting the future water needs of a growing community. The Otay Water District's mission is to reliably deliver safe water to our growing region.
The population of our service area has grown dramatically in recent years. We are responding to this challenge by closely following our long-range Strategic Plan and providing the infrastructure network needed to serve thousands of new homes and businesses each year.
To ensure we always have an ample water supply, we are actively working to diversify our water resources. This includes negotiating agreements with neighboring water agencies, investigating local groundwater aquifers, supporting efforts to develop ocean water desalination, supporting agricultural to urban water transfers, and promoting the use of recycled water. |
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The district is a recognized leader in the use of recycled water for irrigation and other commercial uses. Currently, more than one million gallons per day of high quality recycled water is produced by the district's Ralph W. Chapman Treatment Plant. This recycled water is used to irrigate golf courses, parks and open space in Eastern Chula Vista. When planned expansions come on line in 2007, this will increase to more than six million gallons per day. |
| Conservation will always be a high priority, and we have put into practice a wide range of cost-effective programs for homes and businesses. The district is also proud to be a sponsor of the award-winning Water Conservation Garden. Located on the campus of Cuyamaca College, this 4.2 acre demonstration garden illustrates the many ways water wise landscapes can be achieved economically and beautifully. |
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These are just a few of the ways the Otay Water District is working to plan for the future, serving the community and making the most of our region's precious water resources. |
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