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Wate Reuse Award

The City of San Diego's Water Purification Demonstration Project has received the 2011 Public Education Program of the Year Award from the WateReuse Association. The project examines using advanced water purification technology to provide a safe, reliable water supply for San Diego's future. As part of the project, the city has provided free public tours of the purification facility, presentations to community groups, and information at events to educate residents. The director of San Diego's Public Utilities Department said they were honored to receive the award for their ongoing efforts to increase awareness of this potential new water source.

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Wate Reuse Award

The City of San Diego's Water Purification Demonstration Project has received the 2011 Public Education Program of the Year Award from the WateReuse Association. The project examines using advanced water purification technology to provide a safe, reliable water supply for San Diego's future. As part of the project, the city has provided free public tours of the purification facility, presentations to community groups, and information at events to educate residents. The director of San Diego's Public Utilities Department said they were honored to receive the award for their ongoing efforts to increase awareness of this potential new water source.

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Public Utilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 16, 2011 MEDIA CONTACT: Eric Symons Supervising Public Information Officer (619) 533-6607

Citys Water Purification Demonstration Project Honored with National Award


Project Receives 2011 Public Education Program of the Year
SAN DIEGO The WateReuse Association has recognized San Diegos Water Purification Demonstration Project (Demonstration Project) for the 2011 WateReuse Public Education Program of the Year Award at its 26th Annual Symposium in Arizona. Along with examining the use of advanced water purification technology to potentially provide safe and reliable water for San Diegos future, the City of San Diego Public Utilities Department has embarked on a program to educate residents about the Demonstration Project by offering free public tours of the Advanced Water Purification Facility, speaker presentations to interested groups and opportunities to learn about the Demonstration Project at community events throughout San Diego. The Mayor and City Council requested that we develop and implement a comprehensive public education and outreach program for this demonstration project and thats exactly what we have done, said Roger Bailey, Director of the Citys Public Utilities Department. We are truly honored to be recognized for our ongoing work to increase community awareness of this potential new water supply, added Bailey. The award recognizes education programs whose outreach enhances a better appreciation of water resources, management and conservation. The City of San Diego Public Utilities Department is receiving this award for its continued dedication to water reuse and its successful education campaign for the Water Purification Demonstration Project. Members of the public are encouraged to register for a tour of the Projects Advanced Water Purification Facility, which has been open for two months. To register, visit the project website at www.purewatersd.org/tours.shtml. For a presentation to community, civic or business organizations, email [email protected] or call (619) 533-6638. The WateReuse Association is a national, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the beneficial and efficient uses of high-quality, locally-produced, sustainable water sources for the betterment of society and the environment through advocacy, education and outreach, research, and membership. Across the United States and the world, communities are facing water supply challenges due to increasing demand, drought, depletion and contamination of groundwater, and dependence on a single source of supply. # # #

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