The current plant, built in 1958, treats surface water from Mozingo Lake but struggles with challenges caused by algal blooms, which produce taste and odor issues.
Currently, the sewage facility is currently not up to code nor is it operating to full capacity, despite its necessity to San Diego and other surrounding communities.
The city of Ventura will invest $60.4 million in the VenturaWaterPure program, providing critical treatment services for water discharged into a nearby river estuary.
In a study, the New Mexico Environment Department assessed the potential for using non-potable water sources in manufacturing, energy production and other industrial processes.
Bulk of funds will flow to a state fund designed to provide financial support to municipalities in building wastewater plants and upgrading water systems