Wastewater re-use: A valuable link in water resources management

With many countries facing severe water shortages, re-using water for industrial and irrigation purposes is gaining ground Wastewater reclamation, recycling and re-use serve an important function in water resources management by providing a means to produce quality source water for irrigation, industrial and urban water requirements throughout the world. Many industrialised nations face growing problems associated with guaranteeing an adequate water supply. Increasing costs of municipal and industrial wastewater disposal for water quality protection and pollution abatement have also catalysed interest in water reuse.