Water Reuse & Sustainable Water Management

What is Water Reuse?

Water reuse, also known as water recycling, is the process of collecting and treatment wastewater, greywater, or stormwater so it can be safely and beneificially used again.

Depending on the level of treatment, reused water can support a wide range of applications, including: industrial processes, cooling systems, aquifier recharge or even potable reuse in some cases.

Why Water Reuse Matters

With aging water infrastructure and growing demand for freshwater, from expanding housing developments to high-tech facilities like data centers, communities face increasing pressure on limited water supplies. Water reuse offers a smart, sustainable solution. By recycling treated water for safe, beneficial use, reuse systems help reduce strain on wastewater treatment plants, conserve natural resources, and support resilient growth.

How Water Reuse Systems Work

A water reuse system captures wastewater or greywater, treats it using advanced processes, and repurposes the clean water for beneificial use. Here’s how it works:

  1. Source: The system begins by capturing water from various sources, such as municipal wastewater, greywater from buildings, or even stormwater runoff.
  2. Treat: The captured water is treated through a combination of biological, mechanical, and filtration processes. Common technologies inlcude: Aerobic digestion and Membrane Bioreactions (MBRs).
  3. Reuse: Once treated, the water is safe for reuse in a variety of applications, such as: Agricultural irrigation, industrial processes, environmental restoration, and potable reuse (in some cases). 

California Water Reuse Regulation

In California, water reuse systems must meet strict regulatory standards to ensure public and environmental safety.
  • Title 22 sets treatment and quality requirements for both non-potable and potable reuse.
  • Effluent discharge standards goven how treated water can be reused or safely discharged.
  • Permitting and documentation and required to ensure ongoing compliance and system oversight.
Learn more about Title 22 and effluent discharge requirements.

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