What is recycled water?
Roseville’s recycled water produced at our treatment plants is
disinfected to the highest level required by the California Department
of Health Services and is approved for many uses, except drinking.
Is recycled water safe?
Yes, in fact, there has never been a documented case of a health-related incident that has been traced back to recycled water.
What does the City of Roseville do with recycled water?
The City pumps recycled water through a system of purple pipes that are
completely separate from the potable (drinking water) pipes. The City
pumps the recycled water to customers like golf courses and parks, where
they use it to irrigate their turf and shrubs.
Who uses recycled water?
Currently parks and golf courses are the main users of recycled water in
Roseville. Environmental Utilities also provides recycled water to the
Roseville Energy Park for their cooling towers and for construction use,
including dust control, soil processing, and street sweeping.
Why does the City of Roseville recycle water?
The City recycles water to create a more reliable water supply in our
growing community. Not only does the use of recycled water offset the
use of potable water, recycled water is drought proof. That is to say,
during times of drought, the recycled water supply is unaffected.