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Californians Take Lead in Turning Wastewater Into Tap Water March 24, 2008 REPORT In Orange County, Calif., a new water treatment plant sends highly-treated wastewater back into the groundwater supply to serve as drinking water. In the city of San Diego, however, a similar plan has faced public opposition. Jeffrey Kaye reports on the ongoing debate over "toilet-to-tap" wastewater reuse. Forum: Experts Answer Questions on Water Reuse FORUM Two experts answered your questions about water recycling. Shivaji Deshmukh is a civil engineer and program manager of the Orange County Water District's Groundwater Replenishment System. Cheryl McGovern is the water recycling coordinator in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Region IX office. Inside the Water Reuse Plant SLIDESHOW At Orange County new treatment plant, wastewater goes through an intensive three-step process before it is delivered back into the groundwater supply. Learn more about the treatment process in this slideshow.	-->   Main: Water Recycling   Slideshow: Inside the Plant   Forum: Experts Discuss   Water Reuse   Map: Potable Reuse Plant Locations   Lesson Plan   Understanding Your Water

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