This report discusses the following findings:
Southern California is preparing to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in water resources and infrastructure to assure long-term water reliability. Decisions made today will lock in energy and carbon implications for many years.

Recycled water is a relatively low energy intensity resource that is available now in substantial quantities, but is largely being released without application to beneficial uses.

The high cost of dual plumbing needed to transport and use recycled water is a major barrier.

The energy and carbon benefits achievable by increasing use of recycled water in favor of more energy intensive options such as seawater desalination are significant.

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