Guidelines for
Water Reuse.
A reference for planning, treating, and putting reclaimed water to beneficial use. Explore the original publication, from system design to real-world case studies.
THE COMPLETE PUBLICATION ↗A foundation for
beneficial water reuse.
The Guidelines for Water Reuse first appeared in 1980, with updates in 1992, 2004, and 2012. The 2012 edition was developed by EPA and USAID with CDM Smith, drawing on contributions and reviews from more than 300 experts.
It brings together planning considerations, treatment technologies, regulatory approaches, and experiences from the United States and around the world.
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Planning and Management Considerations
Integrated water management, system planning, storage, distribution, operations, and environmental considerations.
03Types of Reuse Applications
Urban, agricultural, industrial, environmental, groundwater recharge, and potable reuse applications.
06Treatment Technologies for Protecting Public and Environmental Health
Public health considerations, wastewater constituents, treatment goals, filtration, disinfection, and monitoring.
04State Regulatory Programs for Water Reuse
The 2012 overview of state programs, regulatory frameworks, water quality guidelines, and reuse categories.
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The appendices include U.S. and international case studies, research references, state-agency information, and abbreviations.
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