Tag: Water Reuse
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Biwater wins reuse treatment plant contract in Morocco
UK contractor Biwater has been awarded a turnkey project to design and construct a new wastewater treatment plant in the city of Aourir, a tourist destination close to Agadir on Morocco’s Atlantic coast.
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Reused wastewater disinfection reports published by WRRF
The WateReuse Research Foundation has released two new research reports on ultraviolet (UV) disinfection and virus-removal monitoring, both important subjects in wastewater reuse.
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San Diego approval leads large SoCal water reuse surge
The board of the San Diego County Water Authority on 22 May 2014 approved support for the City of San Diego’s proposed large-scale water recycling project, Pure Water San Diego, which the water authority has identified as the region’s most likely next source of local supply.
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Oklahoma passes potable water-reuse implementation bill
The governor of the US state of Oklahoma, Mary Fallin, on 28 May 2014 signed Senate Bill 1187 making it possible for water agencies to implement potable water reuse projects.
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San Angelo council approves water-reuse study award
The San Angelo City Council in California awarded a US$ 189,000 contract on 20 May 2014 to Alan Plummer Associates Inc to evaluate reuse options for the city’s wastewater.
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WateReuse launches video about urban water cycle
The WateReuse Research Foundation announces the release of The Ways of Water, an animated video that presents an overview of the many human interventions in the water cycle and looks at the benefits of some key water provision options including Direct Potable Reuse (DPR).
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Florida claims US reuse lead with 2.74 million m³/d
An average of 725 MGD (2.74 million m³/d) of treated wastewater is reused every day in the state of Florida, USA, according to statistics published by the South Florida Water Management District. It claims this leads the nation.
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Action under e-COST to tackle water reuse microbiology
Action to answer critical questions about the microbiology of water reuse is to be undertaken through European multidisciplinary network e-COST (European Cooperation in Science & Technology).
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IDA accepting bids to stage 2017 World Congress
The International Desalination Association will be accepting formal bids to host its 2017 World Congress from 20 April 2014.
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Florida legislates in favor of water reuse expansion
The state legislature of Florida, USA, on 2 May 2014 passed a bill (SB 536), which directs the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in coordination with stakeholders, to conduct a comprehensive study and submit a report on the expansion of the beneficial use of reclaimed water, stormwater and excess surface water in Florida.