The City of Soledad has been planning and developing the use of recycled water for over 20 years as part of its commitment to preserving valuable groundwater resources.
Across the community, water is used daily for drinking, cleaning, and irrigation. One of the largest demands on the City’s water supply is landscape irrigation, particularly at parks and schools. Currently, these sites use up to 231 acre-feet (approximately 75 million gallons) of water annually for turf irrigation.
To reduce reliance on drinking water, the City is actively advancing a recycled water project that will construct approximately 5 miles of pipeline to create a distribution system serving parks and schools throughout Soledad.
Once completed, this project is expected to:
- Replace up to 165 acre-feet (approximately 54 million gallons) of potable water per year
- Reduce demand on groundwater supplies
- Improve long-term water sustainability for the community
This investment represents a major step toward a more resilient and efficient water system for Soledad.