Pure Water Oceanside Gets Visit From Consul General of Denmark

OCEANSIDE, CA — As Pure Water Oceanside prepares to go online early next year, the facility is gaining worldwide attention for the advanced water technology that will soon create 32% of Oceanside’s water supply.

"An impressive three to five million gallons per day."
Cari Dale, Water Utilities Director, City of Oceanside

Last week, Water Technology Day 2021 was held at the City of Oceanside’s San Luis Rey Water Reclamation Facility in the Pure Water Oceanside center with international guests that included Denmark’s Consul General, Minister for the Environment of Denmark and a team of Danish water tech experts.

Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez and Water Utilities Director Cari Dale welcomed the Danish delegation to the global networking gathering of water experts and advocates.

The moderator of the event, Cristina Ahmadpour, President, Isle Utilities Ltd North America, introduced the speakers including Lea Wermelin, Minister for the Environment of Denmark, who commented that “The Oceanside Pure Water plant is world-famous and a brilliant example of what California cities are doing to optimize resiliency and to be prepared for growth and future challenges."

The networking event culminated with the signing of a collaboration agreement between the Danish Water Technology Alliance represented by Denmark Consul General Morten Siem Lynge and the San Diego Regional Water Tech Alliance represented by Gabriele Schubert, Vice President of the San Diego Regional Water Tech Alliance.

After the signing ceremony, Dale led a tour of the state-of-the-art wastewater purification facility, the first of its kind in San Diego County. Pure Water Oceanside uses ultra filtration, reverse osmosis and advanced oxidation to purify recycled water. “We’re pleased to collaborate with Denmark on a shared vision for a climate-resilient water sector.” said Dale.

View Highlights of Water Technology Day 2021 at Pure Water Oceanside

For more information on Pure Water Oceanside, visit www.PureWaterOceanside.org.

About The Danish Water Technology Alliance (WTA - DK)
The alliance is based out of the Consulate General of Denmark and builds bridges between the North American and Danish water sector with the aim of sharing know-how and fostering collaboration. Through our local visits, the WTA - DK provides specialized knowledge about Danish solutions, covering water distribution, water resource management, wastewater treatment, and sewer systems, as well as smart water systems. The WTA - DK hosts workshops and seminars in North America and invites North American stakeholders on dedicated fact-finding trips to Denmark - to see and experience solutions in operation and meet colleagues abroad.

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Pure Water Oceanside Wins WaterReuse Award of Excellence
Sep 20, 2021 — The City of Oceanside receives Recycled Water Outreach/Education Program Award for Pure Water Oceanside at WateReuse

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Aug 7, 2021 — Pure Water Oceanside will be the first operating potable reuse project in San Diego County and supply more than 32% of Oceanside's water.

Pure Water Oceanside, Preparing For A Water Scarce Future
Jul 25, 2021 — Pure Water Oceanside will create 3 to 5 million gallons of drinking water each day, enough to provide 32% of Oceanside's water supply.

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