Discharge Avoidance and Potable Reuse: Shaping Water Management in the Western U.S.
John Rehring discusses how stricter wastewater discharge permits are driving utilities in the western U.S. toward potable reuse solutions,
Key Highlights
- - Stricter discharge permits for temperature, salinity, and nutrients are prompting utilities to seek alternative water management strategies.
- - Potable reuse offers a cost-effective and regulatory-compliant solution to meet water supply needs amid evolving standards.
- - Community trust and transparent engagement are essential for the successful adoption of reuse projects.
- - Demonstration projects provide valuable insights, build confidence, and showcase benefits of potable reuse technologies.
- - Regulatory clarity and demonstration facilities are key to accelerating the adoption of direct potable reuse in the western U.S.