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Ellen Zhao
Data Reporter · Budgets, infrastructure, public records, data
Ellen Zhao is the Data Reporter of the San Diego Chronicle. Beat: Budgets, infrastructure, public records, data.
Stories by Ellen
Pure Water's turning point
The $1.76 billion first phase of San Diego's recycled-water program is nearly built. Startup testing begins in 2026, and purified water follows.
Sept. 25