Recycled Water Master Plan Phase 2 Project

The Recycled Water Master Plan Phase 2 Project is a planning initiative by the City of Redwood City to expand and improve its existing recycled water system. The project focuses on extending the service area to include the East Market Assessment Service Area, which will bring that region under the Recycled Water Use Ordinance. Key infrastructure goals include expanding the pipeline system in the Central and East areas to serve high-demand customers, creating system loops to prevent water stagnation and ensure redundancy, and developing conceptual designs for new recycled water storage tanks, a chlorine booster system, and a potable water storage tank for emergency supply. The project is subject to extensive environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act, including assessments of air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, and noise impacts. Implementation involves a phased approach with construction starting in March 2026, with buildout horizons extending to 2039 or 2045. Specific compliance requirements include adhering to Bay Area Air District fugitive dust thresholds, maintaining ADA standards for Caltrans facilities, and following strict protocols for the protection of tribal cultural resources and human remains. Technical specifications include the addition of over 30,000 linear feet of pipelines and the potential installation of either a single 2 million gallon buried concrete tank or two 1 million gallon above-ground steel tanks.