Recycling Sewage Water Into Tap Water

"After years of study, debate and planning, Orange County officials are set to decide this week whether to procede with a $600-million plan to convert sewage into tap water. The county would join a growing number of communities across California that are trying to reduce their dependency on pricey--and sometimes uncertain- imported water by creating their own supply. But unlike other places, the seemingly stomach-turning proposal has generated little controversy and, in fact, has broad support from opposing constituencies such as local business groups and environmentalists. In contrast, a $100-million San Diego plan was scuttled because of public outrage."