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Water revenue bonds for Pure Water and water system

San Diego

Summary

The city is adding $6.65 million to its contract with Trussell Technologies to keep the North City Pure Water facility on track — part of the recycled-water program that will eventually supply a big chunk of the city's drinking water.

At a glance

Total mentions
6
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Raises the contract total to $14.7 million, funded from the Water Utility Operating Fund.

✅Who benefits

All San Diegans who'll eventually drink purified water — citywide.

⚠️Who could be affected

Ratepayers, who ultimately bear slightly higher debt costs and face ongoing rate pressure.

Mentions & discussions (6)

MeetingOct 19, 2026

Monday Agenda Revised Added S400 - Oct 19, 2026

A 12-mile raw water pipeline that hasn't been overhauled in decades will get replacement and spot repairs, backed by a $50 million low-interest state loan toward a $66 million project to keep drinking water flowing reliably.

MeetingJun 16, 2026

Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S505 - Jun 16, 2026

The council signed off on adding $6.65 million and three years to the Trussell Technologies contract supporting the North City Pure Water Facility — part of the city's push to recycle wastewater into drinking water.

MeetingJun 16, 2026approved

City Council Meeting AM Session - Jun 16, 2026

The city is adding $6.65 million to its contract with Trussell Technologies to keep the North City Pure Water facility on track — part of the recycled-water program that will eventually supply a big chunk of the city's drinking water.

MeetingJun 8, 2026

Special Agenda Revised Added 636-644 - Jun 8, 2026

The council approved a contract amendment to keep the critical 63-year-old Pump Station 2 upgrade on track, avoiding sewage spills like past rain-event overflows.

MeetingFeb 24, 2026approved

Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S501 - Feb 24, 2026

The council authorized up to $150 million in water revenue bonds to fund water system improvements and refinance commercial paper, supporting the Pure Water recycling program.

MeetingFeb 10, 2026approved

Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S505 - Feb 10, 2026

Multiple Pure Water contracts were extended — the city's biggest-ever infrastructure project is nearing completion and under budget, though one resident urged clearer disclosure of how it drives water rates.

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