(A) Existing state statutes declare that the people of the State of California have a primary interest in the development of facilities to recycle water containing waste to supplement existing surface and underground water supplies and to assist in meeting the future water requirements of the state. Conservation of all available water resources requires the maximum reuse of recycled water for beneficial use. The State of California has also declared that continued use of potable water for irrigation of greenbelt and other areas and for certain other uses may be an unreasonable use of such water where recycled water is available.
(B) Implementation of the state policies described above are in the best interest of the City of Corona. Riverside County is highly dependent on limited imported water for domestic, agricultural and industrial uses. The reliability of the supply of imported water is uncertain. Numerous jurisdictions in Riverside County have adopted measures to promote water recycling. By developing and utilizing reclaimed water, the need for additional imported water can be reduced. Certain uses of potable water may be considered unreasonable or wasteful where reclaimed water is available. Reclaimed water should be more readily available in seasons of drought when the supply of potable water for nonessential uses may be uncertain. Certain discharges to a wastewater collection system may constitute a nuisance when production of reclaimed water is unduly impaired. In light of these circumstances, this chapter is necessary to protect the common water supply of the region which is vital to public health and safety and to prevent injury to persons and to public and private property.
(`78 Code, § 13.28.010.) (Ord. 3346 § 6, 2022; Ord. 2544 § 1, 2001.)