Water Reuse in Cities and Agriculture

Treated wastewater irrigating crops, cooling industry, and flushing toilets worldwide.

Water reuse applies treated wastewater to beneficial uses. Quality standards depend on the use.

Urban Reuse

• Parks and street cleaning
• Toilet flushing in dual-pipe buildings
• Industrial cooling and process water
• Advanced potable reuse in some regions

Agricultural reuse can reduce fertiliser need but requires pathogen and salinity management.

Trust and Governance

Successful programmes need reliable treatment, transparent quality data, and clear rules. Public acceptance grows with proven safety.

Reuse multiplies the service we get from the water we already have.