Comparison of Advanced Treatment Methods for Partial Desalting of Tertiary Effluents
This study compared two different advanced water treatment methods - microfiltration followed by reverse osmosis (MF/RO) and electrodialysis reversal (EDR) - to reduce the salinity of recycled water from the San Jose Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant.

9/04

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Drought Proof High Quality Water for Our Community
This factsheet celebrates South Bay Water Recycling's 10 years serving the communities of San José, Santa Clara and Milpitas with a brief summary of accomplishments and uses of recycled water.

6/10

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Guidelines for Industrial Wastewater Reuse
For owners, operators, and environmental managers of facilities in San José, this document offers guidance for planning and implementing an onsite industrial wastewater reduction and reuse project within the City of San José. It includes the requirements, permitting and approval process from the conceptual planning phase to the post construction phase.

4/05

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538 KB

Guidelines for Managing Water in Cooling Systems
Targeted to facility owners, cooling system operators, and environmental managers, this brochure provides basic information on cooling tower operations, implementing water conservation measures, and ongoing operational concerns with water quality and vendor involvement.

7/02

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2.4 MB

Landscape Guide
The South Bay Water Recycling Landscape Guide has been prepared to help you make the best and most economical use of recycled water, and includes information on Water Characteristics, Soil Management, Irrigation, Turf Grass, Water Features and a Plant List.

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Recycled Water for Cooling Towers
The use of highly treated recycled water for cooling offers a number of advantages including the benefit of a reliable “drought-proof” water supply, consistent water quality, and potential cost savings.

3/10

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3.19 MB

Redwood Fact Sheet
This factsheet includes tips for growing redwood trees such as maintaining appropriate soil pH, amending soil to improve drainage and watering.

8/11

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279 KB

Rules and Regulations
The purpose of this document is to offer South Bay Water Recycling Customers guidance for planning, constructing, and operating a recycled water system. The document covers requirements at both new developments designed for reuse and existing sites which must be retrofitted for recycled water and should give the customer information necessary to meet all applicable regulations.

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11/01

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