"California Embraces Innovative Approach: Turning Sewage into Safe Drinking Water"

California has approved its first standards for turning sewage into potable water supplies, marking a major milestone in creating a new source of drinking water. The new rules outline the treatment process, including ozone bubbling, bacterial digestion, carbon filtration, reverse osmosis, and UV light exposure, to ensure the removal of germs and chemicals. The regulations are expected to be implemented next summer or fall, and the first facilities are several years away. While the water is expected to be more expensive than imported water, it will provide a renewable and reliable supply for California amid climate change. However, due to the cost, the treatment is likely to be limited to large urban water providers.