Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Building the infrastructure for a drought-proof future depends as much on human relationships as it does on concrete and steel.
The Sacramento Area Sewer District has spent years cultivating deep-rooted trust with local landowners to ensure the Harvest Water project successfully delivers recycled water to the region's agricultural heart. This massive collaborative effort aligns the operational needs of utility managers with the financial realities of local growers, creating a unified front for regional water security according to Sonny Lunde of the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
"The partnerships with local agencies, the farmers and all the stakeholders is essential when everyone is invested both financially and operationally, it sets the foundation for long term success of the project."
Episode at bit.ly/CAreuseSacramento
The Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling across California.
The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California.
CDM Smith is the lead sponsor. Learn how their experts are driving innovation at cdmsmith.com/reuse
The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.org
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Building the infrastructure for a drought-proof future depends as much on human relationships as it does on concrete and steel.
The Sacramento Area Sewer District has spent years cultivating deep-rooted trust with local landowners to ensure the Harvest Water project successfully delivers recycled water to the region's agricultural heart. This massive collaborative effort aligns the operational needs of utility managers with the financial realities of local growers, creating a unified front for regional water security according to Sonny Lunde of the Sacramento Area Sewer District.
"The partnerships with local agencies, the farmers and all the stakeholders is essential when everyone is invested both financially and operationally, it sets the foundation for long term success of the project."
Episode at bit.ly/CAreuseSacramento
The Golden State of Reuse is a series exploring the past, present, and future of water recycling across California.
The series is a collaboration with WateReuse California.
CDM Smith is the lead sponsor. Learn how their experts are driving innovation at cdmsmith.com/reuse
The series is also supported by the Sacramento Area Sewer District, Black & Veatch, and Monterey One Water.
waterloop is a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for water sustainability. Visit waterloop.org
Subscribe to catch every video: youtube.com/@waterloop
Never miss an episode! Subscribe to waterloop:
🎧 Spotify:bit.ly/waterloopSpotify
🎧 Apple Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopApple
🎧 YouTube Podcasts:bit.ly/waterloopYouTubePod
Follow waterloop for more stories on water sustainability:
🔹 Instagram:instagram.com/the_waterloop
🔹 LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/thewaterloop
#WaterRecycling #HarvestWater #SacSewer #AgWater #Collaboration #WaterSolutions #CaliforniaAgriculture
