Approximately 7 MGD of recycled water is used at over 17 different sites. All of the recycled water produced at the plant is used for recharging the Central Basin aquifer at the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District, and as groundwater recharge into the Rio Hondo and San Gabriel Coastal Spreading Grounds.

• Learn more about the Sanitation Districts' recycled water program
• Water Recycling Brochure

The Whittier Narrows WRP occupies 27 acres south of the Pomona (SR-60) Freeway. The plant was originally constructed for the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of large-scale water reclamation. The original plant was placed in operation on July 26, 1962, and consisted of primary sedimentation and secondary treatment with activated sludge.