Treatment facility to provide 30% of the drinkable water in East County
In the near future, recycled wastewater could account for 30% of the drinkable water in the East county. The water would go through several purification steps at a new facility being built in Santee. More than 10 years and $950 million after the project began, the East County Advanced Water purification is just a few years away from opening. The facility will provide water to East County in a sustainable way. Before, much of the water used in East County homes was released back into the ocean. By the end of 2026, 11.5 million gallons of purified water will be treated and released daily.
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