blog post Wastewater Treatment Kills Most Pathogens, Including COVID-19 Virus By Lori Pottinger Apr 13, 2020 Californians reuse treated wastewater for water supply, to irrigate crops, and to support freshwater ecosystems. We talked to two experts about managing coronavirus in the “sewershed.”
blog post A Changing Water Landscape By Ellen Hanak Jan 13, 2020 A look back at the PPIC Water Policy Center’s work in 2019.
blog post The LA River and the Trade-Offs of Water Recycling By Gokce Sencan, Caitrin Chappelle Jun 24, 2019 The Los Angeles River, which depends on treated wastewater for some of its flows, exemplifies the trade-offs that come with expanded recycled water production.
blog post California’s Growing Demand for Recycled Water Has Ripple Effects By Henry McCann, Caitrin Chappelle May 28, 2019 Recycled water production is closely related to wastewater management. Here are three things to know about this growing water source.
blog post Commentary: How Better Wastewater Management Can Help California Adapt to Climate Change By Caitrin Chappelle, Henry McCann May 9, 2019 Climate change is bringing major challenges to wastewater management, which protects public health and the environment. Shifts in policy and planning are needed.
blog post Video: Managing Wastewater in a Changing Climate By Lori Pottinger Apr 24, 2019 California’s wastewater sector is at a turning point as climate change increases the risks of water scarcity. PPIC researchers and a panel of experts explore how the sector can adapt to a more volatile future.
event Managing Wastewater in a Changing Climate Apr 22, 2019 California’s wastewater sector helps protect public health and the environment. It is also the source of recycled water—a growing water supply. But climate change is bringing water scarcity and other pressures to the sector. PPIC researcher Caitrin Chappelle will outline findings from a new report, and a panel of experts will discuss policy improvements to prepare the sector for a more volatile future.
Report Managing Wastewater in a Changing Climate By Caitrin Chappelle, Henry McCann, David Jassby, Kurt Schwabe Apr 16, 2019 California’s wastewater sector helps protect public health and the environment. It is also the source of recycled water. But climate change is bringing water scarcity and other pressures to the sector. Shifts in policy and planning can help prepare the sector for a more volatile future.
Fact Sheet Alternative Water Supplies in California By Henry McCann, Alvar Escriva-Bou, Kurt Schwabe Feb 5, 2018
blog post The Unintended Consequences of Indoor Water Conservation By Lori Pottinger Nov 29, 2017 Indoor water conservation can reduce the quality and quantity of wastewater, hindering the use of treated wastewater to augment water supply.