Oasis at Stoneridge Creek Made Possible by Recycled Water

Despite the drought conditions in the area, the grass is always green and the flowers are always blooming at Stoneridge Creek. These pops of color are made possible by the recycled water program the community implemented through the city of Pleasanton three years ago.

Plant Operations Director Ty Kaufman is in charge of maintaining the system and testing the equipment. He knew the benefits of the program and the ways the community can save money, while helping the city of Pleasanton achieve its conservation goal of reducing consumption by 10%.

The water is recycled through the city and used throughout the gardens. Though not suitable for human consumption, plants love it, and it minimizes the effects of the statewide drought.

Residents are now getting in on the act by offering new ideas and ways to conserve water at the community. They’ve formed their own resident plant operations committee. Every month they monitor the use of water and identify ways they could conserve even more.