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A wastewater recycling program could be a model for regions where water is scarce

By Pien Huang

Published October 29, 2024 at 2:58 PM PDT

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The Orange County Water District's wastewater recycling program uses ponds, manmade waterfalls and technology to keep wells from running dry -- a model for other regions facing water scarcity.

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Pien Huang

Pien Huang is a health reporter on the Science desk. She was NPR's first Reflect America Fellow, working with shows, desks and podcasts to bring more diverse voices to air and online.