Public perception is critical to the success of Texas' potable reuse future

STV Regional Director Marisa Vergara explains why public perception is vital to potable reuse regulations and frameworks being developed in Texas.

In December of 2023, California approved its potable reuse rules. Texas is not far behind, and gaining and understanding of what was approved in The Golden State is preparing the Lone Star state for its water reuse future.

Marisa Vergara, regional director or STV, shares how Texas is looking at water reuse and the hurdles professionals are preparing to clear in implementing potable reuse solutions.

Learn more about California's potable reuse rules: https://wwdmag.com/33038005 

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Bob Crossen

Bob Crossen is the vice president of content strategy for the Water and Energy Groups of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B. EB2B publishes WaterWorld, Wastewater Digest and Stormwater Solutions in its water portfolio and publishes Oil & Gas Journal, Offshore Magazine, T&D World, EnergyTech and Microgrid Knowledge in its energy portfolio. Crossen graduated from Illinois State University in Dec. 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in German and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism. He worked for Campbell Publications, a weekly newspaper company in rural Illinois outside St. Louis for four years as a reporter and regional editor. Crossen can be reached at [email protected].

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