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Which Way, L.A.?

In Orange County, Don't Call It 'Toilet to Tap'

The Mayor of San Diego has vetoed the City Council's plan for the recycling of sewage to make it part of the water supply, also called—somewhat misleadingly--"toilet to tap."  But the program is coming to Orange County this Friday in a big way. Also, what happens to LA's already recycled water, and the Santa Monica City Council goes up against the FAA

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By Warren Olney • Nov 29, 2007 • 30m Listen

The Mayor of San Diego has vetoed the City Council's plan for what's called "Indirect Potable Reuse," the recycling of sewage to make it part of the water supply, also called—somewhat misleadingly--"toilet to tap." Meanwhile, IPR is coming to Orange County this Friday in a big way. Also, what happens to LA County's already recycled water, and the Santa Monica City Council goes up against the FAA.


Banner image: San Diego’s Conceptual Indirect Potable Reuse Process Diagram

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Dan Konecky

    Producer, To the Point

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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