Election year "poop water" claims lead wealthy suburb to drop recycling plan
Summary
Scottsdale, Arizona, stopped a plan to add purified recycled wastewater to its drinking water after political candidates claimed it was unsafe, calling it "poop water." The city now has a general $100 million fund for water projects but no clear plan to use purified wastewater by 2027.Key Facts
- Scottsdale planned to add purified wastewater directly to residents' tap water.
- Political candidates called the water unsafe, using terms like "toilet to tap" and "poop water."
- Less than 1% of the recycled water comes from toilets; the rest comes from other sources.
- The city council replaced funding for the recycling program with a $100 million budget for new water projects without specifying wastewater reuse.
- Scottsdale’s recycling system started in 1998 and is capable of serving 60,000 homes.
- The city depends on the Colorado River for 70% of its water but is facing drought and reduced water supplies.
- Water is treated with advanced methods like ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, and ultraviolet light to remove contaminants.
- Some local leaders oppose the plan due to cost concerns and extra state rules on monitoring chemicals in recycled water.
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