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San Diego County Unveils Major Sewage Recycling Systems

1/26/2026

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San Diego County will launch three sewage recycling systems in Oceanside, East County, and San Diego to address drought concerns and rising water costs.
Oceanside's system will produce 6 million gallons per day by year-end.
East County's system aims for 11.5 million gallons per day this fall.
San Diego's system will reach 30 million gallons per day by 2027 to address legal pressures from environmental groups regarding sewage treatment standards.

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San Diego County will launch three sewage recycling systems in Oceanside, East County, and San Diego to address drought concerns and rising water costs.
Oceanside's system will produce 6 million gallons per day by year-end.
East County's system aims for 11.5 million gallons per day this fall.
San Diego's system will reach 30 million gallons per day by 2027 to address legal pressures from environmental groups regarding sewage treatment standards.