Newsom Signs McNerney Bill To Increase Use Of Recycled Water

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that aims to increase the use of recycled water throughout the state.

Senate Bill 31 by Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, allows businesses, homes and government agencies to increase their use of recycled water for irrigation and other uses.

The idea is to cut back on the use of drinking water for things that don't require potable water, help the state manage its water supply and drought response, and re-direct wastewater discharges that go into the ocean.

"SB 31 is a pragmatic approach that will protect fresh water supplies by expanding the use of recycled water for irrigation and commercial uses," McNerney said in a news release. "It will also help safeguard the state during devastating droughts caused by climate change."

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