Opinion: Reclaiming and recycling water is a great idea
In 2019, the city of Ukiah completed three of the four phases required to build a water recycling system, often referred to as the purple pipe project. The fourth phase is currently underway. As of now, the city produces about 1,000-acre feet of recycled water annually, which it uses for agricultural irrigation, parks, the golf course, schools, and industrial needs (things like dust control). Although it is rare for me to praise government projects, this one is a good one. The project reduces the amount of water pumped from aquifers, rivers, and lakes. It meets state water conservation objectives, promotes a healthy agriculture sector, and improves fish habitat. It’s a win all around.
-Written by Dick Selzer, a real estate broker who has been in the business for more than 45 years.