Water Partners and Water Reuse

At RVSD, we are dedicated to advancing water sustainability and fostering collaborative efforts through partnerships with various organizations. This page highlights our key partnerships and how our water reuse efforts contribute to the health of our ecosystems and the efficient management of vital resources.

Bay Area One Water Network

Click the photo to view the December 2019 report, which assesses options for advancing water system sustainability, resilience, and security in the San Francisco Bay Area.BAOWN Report Capture_01-28-21 Opens in new window

California Fish Passage Forum

The California Fish Passage Forum is an association of public, private and government organizations working to coordinate and streamline permits required for restoration, and assist private landowners, community groups, and public agencies in efforts to remove migration barriers and restore currently inaccessible habitat. Learn more at their website by clicking the photo. CA Fish Partners Capture

Friends of Corte Madera Creek Watershed

Friends of the Corte Madera Creek Watershed is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization founded in 1995 to protect the remaining natural ecosystems of the area, especially those relating to urbanized creeks and wetlands, and to increase the diversity of these ecosystems where possible. They recognize that all activities within a watershed - human and natural - are interconnected, and that a wide range of issues must be addressed to meet their goals. Find how you can help and more by clicking the photo and visiting their website.Friends of CM Creek Capture Opens in new window

North Bay Watershed Association

RVSD partners with the North Bay Watershed Association (NBWA) and appoints one Board Director as a representative to the NBWA Board. Learn more by clicking the photo to visit their website.NBWA Web Capture_01-28-21 Opens in new window

Water Reuse at RVSD

In our commitment to sustainability, RVSD utilizes recycled water from Central Marin Sanitation Agency (CMSA) Truck Fill Stations whenever feasible. This process includes transporting recycled water from fill stations, refilling trucks, and utilizing the water for various operational activities such as sewer cleaning and dust control. Recycled water, which undergoes a rigorous treatment process to meet strict safety and quality standards, is a clean and reliable alternative to potable water, with disinfected water meeting a quality standard of 23 MPN.

In this previous fiscal year, RVSD used 393,423 gallons of recycled water for sewer cleaning (see graph). Every gallon of recycled water used directly translates into a gallon of potable water saved. By using recycled water, we conserve potable water which is crucial for human consumption and essential needs like health and safety, while also supporting environmental sustainability such as maintaining fish and wildlife habitats in the Lagunitas Creek and Russian River watersheds. Our commitment to using recycled water whenever feasible reflects our dedication to responsible resource management and the protection of natural ecosystems for future generations.

Ongoing water reuse averages over 30,000 gallons per month and is reported each month in our monthly metrics reports found in the Board Agenda Packet, as well as our annual metrics report on the Studies and Reports webpage.Recycled Water Use FY23/24FY 2023/2024 Cumulative Potable and Recycled Water Use Graph