Western Water Recycling Facility (WWRF)
In 2006, Western took ownership of the former March Air Reserve Base wastewater system. Western recently completed its Western Water Recycling Facility expansion project bringing a much-needed local, secure source of recycled water for the region.
The expansion increased the facility’s capacity to 3 million gallons of wastewater treated per day and upgraded it to tertiary treatment, the highest level of treatment. Prior to the expansion, the facility treated 1 million gallons of water a day at secondary treatment levels.
That water continues to be provided to the Riverside National Cemetery and the General Archie Old Golf Course for irrigation purposes, along with many other recycled water users including schools, agriculture, and commercial nurseries.
As part of its Strategic Plan, Western is committed to finding local sources of water for customers to ease their use on costly and less reliable imported water supplies. Coupled with Southern California’s growing population and demand for water, it’s essential for Western to continue to diversify water supplies. |
