Coming soon: an investment in water resilience

Syphone Reservoir improvements will boost our recycled water supply.

IRWD has a long history of planning for the future water needs of our community. Investments made in the past have resulted in new water sources and infrastructure that strengthen our water security, while keeping rates low.

IRWD is continuing this long tradition with the Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project — a five-year undertaking beginning next month to increase recycled water storage capacity at one of IRWD’s four recycled water reservoirs.

Recycled water is an important part of reducing our dependence on costly imported water. By increasing recycled water storage capacity locally, the Syphon Reservoir Improvement Project:
—Prepares us for the future by storing more drought-proof water.
—Enables IRWD to use nearly 100%of the recycled water it produces.
—Keeps our community green and beautiful.
—Provides water to fight wildfires throughout the region.
—Saves customers $990 million to preserve low rates.

Learn more about this project at syphonreservoirproject.com. 

The benefits of recycled water in our community

Recycled water makes up a quarter of our total water supply, increasing our self-sufficiency and keeping rates low.

Almost all commercial and public landscape in our service area is irrigated with recycled water. It’s used in business and industry, and our four recycled water reservoirs provide locally available water sources to fight wildfires.

"Recycled water is vital to our community because it's reliable, affordable and helps us prepare for future droughts," says IRWD Recycled Water and Cross Connection Control Manager Lauren Hatch.

Every gallon used saves a gallon of drinking water.

Visit IRWD.com/recycledwater for more information.