Potable Reuse
Potable Reuse
The quality and quantity of conventional water supplies are increasingly affected by population growth, urbanization, prolonged and severe droughts, and climate change. With an increased pressure on water systems, a diversified portfolio of water sources is required to meet future water demands, ensure public health, and provide economic and environmental sustainability. One viable approach to address existing and anticipated water shortages is to implement water reuse.
Resources
EPA Releases the National Water Reuse Action Plan: Collaborative Implementation
The National Water Reuse Action Plan: Collaborative Implementation was released on February 27, 2020. In addition to the print product, the release of the Action Plan included the launch of the WRAP Online Platform.
All actions featured in the print product are provided, in their entirety and in greater detail, within the WRAP Online Platform.
The Role of Membranes in Potable Reuse
The removal of trace constituents with advanced technologies may be required in certain reuse applications such as aquifer recharge, surface water augmentation, direct potable reuse, and in industrial applications. Learn more about membrane applications that allow treatment to the quality level fit for the intended use.
AWWA M62 Membrane Applications for Water Reuse presents a comprehensive description of the issues related to applying membrane technologies in water reuse projects.
Technical Resources
Reports
Manuals
AWWA Standards
M24 Planning for the Distribution of Reclaimed Water
This manual discusses the planning, design, construction, operation, regulatory framework, and management of community dual water distribution systems, which consist of separate systems for distributing potable water and nonpotable water principally drawn from reclaimed wastewater specifically for use in such dual distribution systems.
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M62 Membrane Applications for Water Reuse
This manual presents a comprehensive description of the issues related to applying membrane technologies in water reuse projects.
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ANSI/AWWA G485-18, Direct Potable Reuse Program Operation and Management
The purpose of this standard is to define the critical requirements for the effective operation and management of a DPR water program.
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ANSI/AWWA G481-14, Reclaimed Water Program Operation and Management
This standard describes the critical requirements for the effective operation and management of a reclaimed water program. Reclaimed water, for the purposes of this standard, is treated domestic wastewater that is at all times adequately and reliably treated to the level appropriate for the end use.
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Events With a Focus on Potable Reuse
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AWWA Policy Statements
AWWA’s policy statements are brief statements on protecting and improving water supply, water quality, management, and the interests of the public and the environment. They are written by consensus, subject to review and comment by AWWA committees, councils, and members. Because they represent AWWA’s position on these matters, they are approved by the AWWA Executive Committee of the board of directors.
Technical Committee Engagement
AWWA members are recognized globally for their industry expertise and their generosity in sharing that expertise for a better world through better water. AWWA members participate in committee activities, developing conference programs, writing technical manuals, developing standards, creating educational content and contributing to AWWA publications. Committee members primarily interact through conference calls, emails, and face to face meetings at conferences and events.
Water Reuse Committee
Water Desalting Committee
Water Resources Planning and Management
Membrane Technology Research
Membrane Processes Committee
Standards Committee for Reclaimed Water
Standards Committee for Membranes
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