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The term "water reuse" is generally used interchangeably with terms such as wastewater reuse, water reclamation, and water recycling. A definition by the USEPA states: "Water reuse is the method of recycling treated wastewater for beneficial purposes, such as agricultural and landscape irrigation, industrial processes, toilet flushing, and groundwater replenishing (EPA, 2004)."
The State Water Resources Control Board has laid out plans for the increased "use of recycled water over 2002 levels by at least one million acre⋅ft (1.2 billion m 3) per year by 2020 and by at least two million acre⋅ft (2.5 billion m 3) per year by 2030." [4] The DWR reviews and updates the California Water Plan every 5 years.
It thus converts it into an effluent that can be returned to the water cycle. Once back in the water cycle, the effluent creates an acceptable impact on the environment. It is also possible to reuse it. This process is called water reclamation. [1] The treatment process takes place in a wastewater treatment plant.
Opinion: If you live in Phoenix, you could one day drink ultra-purified recycled water. It's time to start talking about the implications of that.
Recycled grey water from domestic appliances also can be used to flush toilet. [22] Its application is based on standards set by plumbing codes. Indoor grey water reuse requires an efficient cleaning tank for insoluble waste, as well as a well regulated control mechanism.
Besides recycling water, it also reuses the heat of the water (which would otherwise be lost). [ 24 ] [ 25 ] Contrary to the popular view that the most effective way to save water is to curtail water-using behavior (e.g., by taking shorter showers), [ 26 ] experts suggest the most efficient way is replacing toilets and retrofitting washers; as ...
The water is potable quality and can be added to drinking water supply reservoirs where it is withdrawn and treated again in conventional water treatment plants before being distributed to consumers. However, most NEWater is currently used for non-drinking purposes, mostly by industries with production requirements for high purity water.
The City of Los Angeles launched the One Water LA 2040 Plan, an integrated and unified approach to sustainably manage all water resources—surface water, groundwater, potable water, wastewater, recycled water, and stormwater. [19] Palo Alto is developing a One Water Plan as part of their climate Action-Protection and Adaptation planning priority.