NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 22, 2026San Diego
Sweetwater Authority hosts public tours of Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant
The Sweetwater Authority held an open house at the Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant to educate residents on the water collection, filtration, and testing processes. The event aimed to increase transparency regarding how water is delivered to approximately 200,000 South Bay residents.
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Residents gained direct insight into the infrastructure and safety protocols used to process 30 million gallons of drinking water daily for the South Bay region.
Key Facts
- The Robert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant has a daily processing capacity of approximately 30 million gallons.
- Sweetwater Authority provides water services to roughly 200,000 residents in the South Bay.
- The water treatment process includes pumping from the Sweetwater Reservoir, followed by filtration and chemical monitoring.
- Chemical treatments are applied to improve the color, odor, and taste of the water.
- Environmental factors, such as car wash runoff and weather-related algae blooms, can impact water quality and taste.
- The open house was intended to increase public trust and transparency regarding utility operations.
Who's Mentioned
other200,000“Number of residents served by the Sweetwater Authority.”personHector Martinez“Director at Sweetwater Authority.”locationRobert A. Perdue Water Treatment Plant“The facility where the open house was held.”other30 million gallons“Daily processing capacity of the treatment plant.”organizationSweetwater Authority“Public water utility provider for the South Bay region.”personGino Lee“Local resident and attendee of the open house.”