Safety & Sustainability
RECYCLED WATER INITIATIVE
RECYCLED WATER INITIATIVE
Soda Springs leads the region as the first ski area in California to make snow from recycled water. This innovation is the result of a shared vision and a unique partnership with Donner Summit Public Utility District (DSPUD). Soda Springs Mountain Resort and DSPUD have partnered to develop this innovative solution for the lack of available water for snowmaking. Both organizations have made significant financial investments in infrastructure that enable a substantial increase in the production and storage of snow. In June 2015, DSPUD completed a $24 million project converting its treatment process from an older chlorination/de-chlorination system to a state of the art, UV distillation process, resulting in highly treated, pathogen-free, crystal clear water that is cleaner than surface water. The snow that is made is effective water storage in the winter, and will be released back into the ground as the snow melts. Recycled water is strictly monitored by state and federal agencies and are responsible for guaranteeing the quality of tertiary treated water used for non-potable purposes. Recycled water is currently being used across the state for non-potable, beneficial uses such as irrigation, landscaping, and recreation.
