Water reclamation and nonpotable reuse: an option for meeting urban water supply needs

The theme of this paper is that the reclamation of wastewater for nonpotable purposes in urban areas constitutes a new water resource; the need for additional urban supply will become the driving force for its adoption in the future. As the several alternatives available to a municipality for adding to its public water supply are being considered, one option that should be fully explored is wastewater reclamation for nonpotable urban uses.