1. California Recycled Water Plan California Recycled Water Plan A comprehensive approach to California’s long-term water supply By Gregory B. Ryan and Meagan R. Stasz

2. CRWP Accomplishments Create new source of revenue for municipalities Create new source of revenue for municipalities Reverse the traditional transfer of water from agriculture to municipality Reverse the traditional transfer of water from agriculture to municipality Supply California agriculture with approximately 4,500,000 acre-feet of water annually Supply California agriculture with approximately 4,500,000 acre-feet of water annually Generate $1.575 billion for infrastructure modifications and operational support Generate $1.575 billion for infrastructure modifications and operational support Utilize existing irrigation district canals for water conveyance Utilize existing irrigation district canals for water conveyance Reduce depletion of natural water flows and encourage long-term stability Reduce depletion of natural water flows and encourage long-term stability Diminish ecological degradation of Pacific coastline and major waterways Diminish ecological degradation of Pacific coastline and major waterways

3. 4,500,000 Acre-Feet of Water There are approximately 5 million acre-feet of wastewater available for use across the State. There are approximately 5 million acre-feet of wastewater available for use across the State. This translates into 2,780,000 gallons of water per minute. This translates into 2,780,000 gallons of water per minute. Roughly 10 % is being recycled. Roughly 10 % is being recycled. The balance of 4,500,000 acre-feet of water becomes a new water resource capable of supplying California’s agriculture industry year-round. The balance of 4,500,000 acre-feet of water becomes a new water resource capable of supplying California’s agriculture industry year-round.

4. 1 acre foot of water = $ 350.00 4.5 million acre-feet of water = $ 1,575,000,000.00 These funds generate revenue for the necessary infrastructure modifications to distribute the recycled water. These funds generate revenue for the necessary infrastructure modifications to distribute the recycled water. With recycled water as a commodity, a new self- sustaining industry is created. With recycled water as a commodity, a new self- sustaining industry is created.

5. How the California Recycled Water Plan Works California is divided into geographic/economic regions according to irrigation district & municipality proximity. Municipalities, local, regional and federal agencies, and irrigation district offices, develop the infrastructure improvements necessary to connect with nearby existing irrigation canals. Irrigation district offices and municipalities integrate a customized software program, with mobile application capacity, to facilitate water purchase transactions, including delivery of payment. Construction of a tertiary water delivery pipeline connects Southern California regions with Central Valley water users. Development of a 100-200 MW hydroelectric facility mitigates operational costs.

6. Environmental and Economic Benefits Decrease depletion of natural waterways, such as the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta, and diminish groundwater pumping by agriculture. Decrease depletion of natural waterways, such as the Sacramento San Joaquin River Delta, and diminish groundwater pumping by agriculture. Restore coastal habitat and marine ecosystems degraded by inflows of municipal wastewater. Restore coastal habitat and marine ecosystems degraded by inflows of municipal wastewater. Allow natural water flows to stabilize across the state. Allow natural water flows to stabilize across the state. Encourage revitalization of recreation and tourism industries statewide. Encourage revitalization of recreation and tourism industries statewide. Ensure the health and longevity of California’s $40 billion agriculture economy. Ensure the health and longevity of California’s $40 billion agriculture economy.

7. Summary of Benefits Establish recycled water as a commodity Establish recycled water as a commodity Re-distribute water throughout the state without drawing down natural water supplies Re-distribute water throughout the state without drawing down natural water supplies Assure agricultural interests of a consistent water source that does not rely on natural reservoirs, rivers, or underground aquifers Assure agricultural interests of a consistent water source that does not rely on natural reservoirs, rivers, or underground aquifers Provide municipalities with an environmentally sound, economically feasible wastewater disposal system Provide municipalities with an environmentally sound, economically feasible wastewater disposal system Restore environmental conditions of watersheds and wildlife habitat to a natural, balanced condition Restore environmental conditions of watersheds and wildlife habitat to a natural, balanced condition