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Proposed City Charter Change Regarding Recycled Wastewater

Original title: 2nd Reading - Ordinance No. 2026-O-04: Potable Reuse Charter Amendment (Limitation on Reclaimed Blackwater Use)

Record date · May 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes an amendment to the city charter to place specific limitations on the use of for (drinking) water purposes. It is currently in the second reading stage for City Council review.

Why it matters

This ordinance establishes legal restrictions on the city's ability to process and distribute recycled wastewater for human consumption, directly impacting future municipal water supply policies and infrastructure planning.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City Residents

Residents are subject to the city's water supply policies and the quality standards mandated by the city charter.

Directly affected

City Water Department

The department must adhere to the new limitations on water processing and infrastructure development if the amendment is passed.

Key Facts

The ordinance is identified as 2026-O-04.
The document is currently in the '2nd Reading' stage of the legislative process.
The ordinance proposes a formal amendment to the City Charter.
The primary subject of the amendment is the limitation of reclaimed blackwater use for potable water.

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The ordinance was introduced on March 25, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'potable reuse'?

reuse refers to the process of treating wastewater (in this case, blackwater) so that it meets safety standards for human consumption.

What is 'blackwater'?

Blackwater is wastewater that contains fecal matter or urine, typically originating from toilets.

What does a charter amendment mean?

A changes the foundational governing document of the city, which often requires a higher threshold of approval than a standard ordinance.

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Restriction of Water Recycling

The city is moving to codify limitations on water recycling technology within its charter, potentially signaling a shift away from or a strict regulation of potable reuse projects.

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