Water/Waste Processing - Feb 2012
Editors Desk By Nick Phillips Managing Editor Waste Not Want Not Making the Case for Wastewater Reuse A new report by the National Research Council found what many water industry professionals already know We need to reuse more wastewater According to the report which was released on Jan 10 2012 treating municipal wastewater and reusing it for drinking water irrigation industry and other applications could help bolster water supplies in the U S especially in areas that are prone to drought Not only can reclaimed water help the country meet future water needs the report states but in many cases it is actually safer than existing supplies In fact with recent technological advancements the possible health risks of exposure to chemical contaminants and disease causing microbes from wastewater reuse do not exceed and in some cases may be significantly lower than the risks of existing water supplies It is time to take a serious look at wastewater reuse and shrug off pejorative terms such as toilet to tap As Thomas Edison once wrote Waste is worse than loss In this issue of Water Waste Processing we examine wastewater reuse from a number of angles Dr Joseph Cotruvo provides a compelling argument as to why reusing municipal wastewater should be looked at no differently than recycling programs for other commodities like paper and plastic The green energy potential of wastewater is highlighted in an article about the successful installation of a wastewater treatment system at a dairy factory And in Eaton Filters Answer the Call youll learn how shower reuse systems are saving money for the U S military in Afghanistan If you have a water wastewater story that youd like to share email me at nphillips@ grandviewmedia com Thanks for reading Write In 103 4 February 2012 Water Waste Processing www waterwaste com
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