Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships—with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part of the solution.

But some water supply experts worry the new 2056 completion date for L.A.’s major water recycling project is too far away in the face of worsening long-term drought.

Gilbert said TSA considers how it can recycle water through the filtration process. With the exception of water for the sewer, the aquarium is built to recycle all water used.