How will the district keep recycled water separate from the drinking water system? Is it guaranteed that the two will not mix?
Recycled water goes through a separate pipeline system to the customers. It is completely separate from the drinking water pipeline system. Periodic cross-connection tests ensure that the recycled water pipelines are not accidentally connected to the drinking water system. In addition, there is ongoing monitoring and testing of the recycled water and drinking water systems to protect the public's health.

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1. Why is CVWD using recycled water?
2. Do we need recycled water even during years with heavy rain?
3. What is recycled water and where does it come from?
4. Are they going to use recycled water on front yards?
5. What happens if someone accidentally drinks recycled water?
6. Can my kids get sick from playing on grass irrigated with recycled water? What about my dog?
7. Will recycled water increase my rates?
8. How much is this recycled water program going to cost?
9. How will the district keep recycled water separate from the drinking water system? Is it guaranteed that the two will not mix?
10. How will I know where recycled water is being used?
11. Where will recycled water be used?
12. Who monitors and regulates recycled water?
13. How do you know if the water is being treated safely?
14. Is recycled water safe?
15. Does this mean that the city can continue to build thousands of homes?