Las Flores Recycled Water Conversion Project

Las Flores, CA

Recycled Water Conversion Project

Our team provided irrigation consulting services for the conversion of a large-scale potable irrigation system to recycled water within Las Flores, a master-planned residential community in Southern California. The community includes 1,648 homes and approximately 53 acres of irrigated common areas, including parks, recreation facilities, paseos, and slopes with over 240 feet of elevation change.

The project converted 33 irrigation meters from potable water to Title 22 tertiary-treated recycled water supplied by Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD). With an annual irrigation demand of approximately 65 million gallons and peak flows reaching 1,500 gallons per minute, the project required significant infrastructure improvements to overcome pressure limitations within the recycled water system. The solution included the design and construction of a booster pump station and approximately 2.5 miles of new distribution pipeline.

As Irrigation Consultant, we performed hydraulic analysis, field investigations, flow testing, and pressure evaluations to establish system requirements and support pump station design. We also prepared complete construction documents, including plans, specifications, details, and schedules, and coordinated irrigation service areas to optimize water management and agency billing.

Funded through a combination of federal and state grants, the project delivers long-term potable water savings while enhancing the sustainability and reliability of irrigation throughout the community.