The Silicon Valley Advanced Water Purification Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a leader in water innovation in the region. Over the past decade, the center has provided purified water to enhance recycled water quality for non-potable uses such as irrigation and cooling towers. Looking ahead, Valley Water is focused on expanding purified water for drinking. In the face of growing water challenges caused by climate change, local partnerships will be crucial to the success of purified drinking water.
—By Tony Estremera, District 2 representative on the Valley Water board of directors