Beneficial Reuse Applications
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Beneficial Use
Recycled water can be used for a wide range of beneficial purposes if treated to a quality which is fit for the intended purpose.
Urban, Residential, Commercial and Municipal Use of Recycled Water
Residential and commercial uses of recycled water include:
· Irrigation of sporting fields and golf courses, public open space and landscaping
· Residential garden watering and toilet flushing
· Commercial buildings
· Cooling water for air-conditioning systems
· Clothes washing
· Washing of vehicles and equipment
· Municipal construction and cleaning
· Fire Protection
Some typical water recycling projects in this category are listed in the attached residential, commercial and municipal water recycling article.
Industrial Use of Recycled Water
Industrial uses of recycled water include:
· Industrial process water
· Cooling water
· Steam production
· Process water
· Other industrial uses
Some typical water recycling projects in this category are listed in the attached industrial water recycling article.
Agricultural Use of Recycled Water
Agricultural uses of recycled water include:
· Irrigation of pastures
· Irrigation of field crops
· Irrigation of horticultural crops
· Other agricultural applications
· Low technology irrigation
Some typical water recycling projects in this category are listed in the attached agricultural water recycling article.
Environmental and Recreational Use of Recycled Water
Environmental and recreational uses of recycled water include:
· Restoring streams and wetlands
· Creation of artificial wetlands
· Creating new ornamental and recreational waters
· Other uses
Some typical water recycling projects in this category are listed in the attached environmental and recreation water recycling article.
Augmenting Water Supplies with Recycled Water
Recycled water may also be used to supplement conventional water sources. Uses include:
· Recharge of groundwater aquifers
· Augmenting rivers and water reservoirs
· Augmenting urban water supplies
Some typical water recycling projects in this category are listed in the attached augmenting water supplies article.
Related Articles
References
Asano, T. et al (2007) Water reuse: issues, technologies and applications, McGraw-Hill New York, ISBN-13: 978-0-07-145927-3, Part 4: Water Reuse Applications
- Chapter 16: Water Reuse Applications- An Overview;
- Chapter 17: Agricultural Uses of Reclaimed Water;
- Chapter 18: Landscape Irrigation with Reclaimed Water;
- Chapter 19: Industrial Uses of Reclaimed Water;
- Chapter 20: Urban Non-Irrigation Water Reuse Applications;
- Chapter 21: Environmental and Recreational Uses of Reclaimed Water;
- Chapter 22: Groundwater Recharge with Reclaimed Water;
- Chapter 23: Indirect Reuse through Surface Water Augmentation;
- Chapter 24: Direct Reuse of Reclaimed Water.
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