Effluent Reclamation and Reuse
Effluent reclamation and reuse has received much attention lately, owing to growing demand for water and unsustainable rates of consumption of natural water resources. A major concern in reuse applications is the quality of the reclaimed water, which is the main factor dictating the selection of the wastewater treatment process sequence. This section describes the various effluent reuse applications with emphasis on effluent quality issues.