#217: San Francisco’s Onsite Recycling Revolution
Published on by Travis Loop, Founder of waterloop, a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability in water. in Government
As the Western United States grapples with water scarcity, onsite recycling is becoming a crucial solution. San Francisco has positioned itself at the forefront of this initiative.
This episode explores the city's pioneering efforts in onsite water recycling with Paula Kehoe, Director of Water Resources at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission.
Delving into the city's adoption of advanced recycling systems that set global standards, it highlights residential, commercial, and district-scale projects like the Salesforce Tower and Mission Rock, which aim to reduce potable water use and enhance urban resilience.
With 48 operational systems and 29 more in planning, San Francisco's proactive approach serves as a model for cities globally dealing with similar challenges.
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https://bit.ly/SFonsitewaterTaxonomy
- Raw Sewage Recycling
- Water Reuse & Recycling
- Solid Wastes & Wastewater Recycling
- Water Recycling
- Recycling
- Recycling
- Recycling and reuse