Recycled Water
Since 2003, Sacramento County Water Agency (SCWA) has provided recycled water in the Laguna West, Lakeside, and Stonelake communities. Cosumnes Community Services District uses this water for irrigation purposes, thereby conserving and extending the life of our precious drinking water resources. SCWA charges 30% less for using recycled water. The costs savings help us keep Landscape and Lighting Assessment Fees low.
In the future, Cosumnes CSD may implement a recycled water, or gray water, program to irrigate landscaped areas with treated wastewater from Cosumnes CSD facilities. Gray water refers to reusable wastewater from bathroom sinks, bath and shower drains, and clothes washing drains, that can be reused on-site, often for landscape irrigation. The use of gray water for irrigation is known to reduce the demand for fertilizer use.
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Recycled water is normally exempt from the drought related water restrictions imposed on potable water sources. This means the District landscaping in the recycled water areas may look greener than other areas of Elk Grove.
Recycled water, also known as reclaimed or non-potable (non-drinking) water, begins as treated wastewater processed at the Sacramento Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. It then undergoes further treatment, including chemical treatment and filtration. After disinfection, this water can be recycled back to the community for use in all non-potable water systems. The recycled water used by the District is clean, clear and safe, even when it comes into contact with people and animals. It is not, however, for human or animal consumption.
Signage is posted in landscaping to inform users that recycled water is not for drinking.