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Glendale Public Works Dept. eyes ‘green’ water: Recycled water to be used for street sweeping & sewer flushing

Posted by: Maven on December 1, 2009 at 5:56 am

From the Glendale News Press:

“The city’s Public Works Department is moving to use recycled water for street sweeping, sewer flushing and car washing at its maintenance yard — a change that could save using 2.5 million gallons of potable water each year.

The City Council last week approved the installation of two hydrants at the south Glendale Public Works yard, which will be connected to a new recycled water line serving the property.

The project, a joint effort of Glendale Water & Power and Public Works, came about when city officials brainstormed ways to have the most efficient use of recycled water for maintenance operations, said Public Works Director Steve Zurn.

“It makes perfect sense, considering the potable water that is available for everyone’s tap, that is very high quality water,” said Glendale Water & Power Assistant General Manager Peter Kavounas. “It seems a shame to use it to wash down the street.” … “

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December 1, 2009 · Filed Under Recycled Water

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